How to make scary videos from your footage

Build tension through the order of the supplied shots and hold the reveal until the intended moment.

Start with the moments that tell the story

Bring your filmed suspense scene, atmospheric inserts and existing sound. 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 tension through the order of the supplied shots and hold the reveal until the intended moment.

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 your filmed suspense scene, atmospheric inserts and existing sound. Build tension through the order of the supplied shots and hold the reveal until the intended moment. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep the key action understandable and check that a jump cut does not reveal the ending too early.

Make the next version more specific

Keep the key action understandable and check that a jump cut does not reveal the ending too early.

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.

Questions, answered.

What footage should I use?

Your filmed suspense scene, atmospheric inserts and existing sound. Choose the takes that support the sequence you want.

Can I use a different duration or format?

Yes. The 30-second 9:16 prompt is a starting point. Describe the length and canvas your video needs, then check the rendered result.

Your next video starts here.

Bring the footage. Tell us the idea. Shape the edit.

Start editing