Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring an incorrectly oriented clip and the intended upright orientation. 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
Rotate the image to the requested orientation and then choose a crop or contained fit.
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 incorrectly oriented clip and the intended upright orientation. Rotate the image to the requested orientation and then choose a crop or contained fit. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check faces, horizons and any text after the rotation.
Make the next version more specific
Check faces, horizons and any text after the rotation.
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.