Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring meaningful shared clips, portraits and a personal dedication. 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
Connect the moments in a natural order and finish with the supplied dedication.
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 meaningful shared clips, portraits and a personal dedication. Connect the moments in a natural order and finish with the supplied dedication. Use my supplied wording for titles. Preserve the intended mood and avoid invented personal messages.
Make the next version more specific
Preserve the intended mood and avoid invented personal messages.
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.