Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring an approved quotation, speaker attribution and suitable background footage. Pick the takes that make the subject clear, including a strong opening and a complete ending. These choices give Shorty a useful starting point for the edit.
Give Shorty the creative direction
Display the quote in short readable sections and keep the attribution visible.
Try a 20-second 9:16 edit as a starting point. Include the exact title or closing message you want on screen. Add a reference when you want to show the pace, captions or mood.
Try this editing prompt
Create a 20-second 9:16 video from my an approved quotation, speaker attribution and suitable background footage. Display the quote in short readable sections and keep the attribution visible. Use my supplied wording for titles. Verify the exact wording and attribution; do not generate a quote.
Make the next version more specific
Verify the exact wording and attribution; do not generate a quote.
Play the first cut and pick the change that would help the story most. Name the moment, describe the result you want and tell Shorty what to keep. A note such as “hold the final product shot longer” gives the revision a clear direction.