Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring a selected section of a longer recording plus useful inserts. 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
Build a short standalone cut around one complete insight or action instead of summarizing every topic.
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 selected section of a longer recording plus useful inserts. Build a short standalone cut around one complete insight or action instead of summarizing every topic. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep any qualification attached to the statement it explains.
Make the next version more specific
Keep any qualification attached to the statement it explains.
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.