Start with a clear direction
Write the essential message in one sentence. Keep only shots that establish, demonstrate or resolve that message, then request a shorter version.
Put it into your edit
Upload your clips to Shorty and describe the result you want. Add a reference if it helps show the pace or visual treatment. Play the first cut, then use chat to shape the next version.
An instruction to make your own
Use this direction for my video: Write the essential message in one sentence. Keep only shots that establish, demonstrate or resolve that message, then request a shorter version. Compare the short version with the source for changed meaning, abrupt audio and a missing conclusion.
Check the detail that matters
Compare the short version with the source for changed meaning, abrupt audio and a missing conclusion.
Keep the next change focused
Name the moment, say what should change and describe what you want to keep. For a title, supply the replacement words. For pacing, identify the shot that needs more or less time. Play the surrounding sequence after the revision to hear and see how the change fits.