Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring a speaking clip with the intended message and a note about the desired pace. 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
Tighten long pauses and repeated starts while leaving natural breathing space.
Try a 30-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 30-second 9:16 video from my a speaking clip with the intended message and a note about the desired pace. Tighten long pauses and repeated starts while leaving natural breathing space. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep pauses that clarify meaning or allow the viewer to understand a demonstration.
Make the next version more specific
Keep pauses that clarify meaning or allow the viewer to understand a demonstration.
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.