Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring the setup, performances and punchline from your own filmed scene. 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
Establish the situation, preserve the timing of the performance and land the punchline cleanly.
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 the setup, performances and punchline from your own filmed scene. Establish the situation, preserve the timing of the performance and land the punchline cleanly. Use my supplied wording for titles. Keep the joke's setup and avoid reaction shots that change its meaning.
Make the next version more specific
Keep the joke's setup and avoid reaction shots that change its meaning.
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.