> A short video becomes easier to follow when it establishes a subject, develops one point and closes deliberately. Source: https://shortyedit.com/guides/structure-a-three-part-video --- # How to structure a video with a beginning, middle and ending A short video becomes easier to follow when it establishes a subject, develops one point and closes deliberately. [The Shorty team](https://shortyedit.com/about#editorial-team) · Updated 15 September 2026 ## Key takeaways - Choose an opening that identifies the subject, a middle that shows change or evidence and an ending that resolves the question. - Upload your clips to Shorty and describe the result you want. - A final logo alone does not resolve a story whose central action is unfinished. - Name the moment, say what should change and describe what you want to keep. ## Start with a clear direction Choose an opening that identifies the subject, a middle that shows change or evidence and an ending that resolves the question. Use source clips that connect those parts. ## 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: Choose an opening that identifies the subject, a middle that shows change or evidence and an ending that resolves the question. Use source clips that connect those parts. A final logo alone does not resolve a story whose central action is unfinished. ## Check the detail that matters A final logo alone does not resolve a story whose central action is unfinished. ## 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. ## Keep the ideas coming ### Write a clear editing prompt Describe the source footage, audience, format, story order and constraints. Tell Shorty what must remain accurate, which shot should lead and what the viewer should understand at the end. A reference video is optional; a clear written brief can supply the direction. ### Refine your edit Shorty is an AI video editor you can revise by chat. Open an existing edit and describe the change in plain language, such as a new opening, different shot timing or corrected title text, or select an editable title or graphic in the preview and say what should change. Shorty renders a new version to compare with the previous cut. ### Find an example brief Explore this editing workflow in Shorty. ## Questions, answered. ### How do I apply this in Shorty? 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. ### What should I look for in the result? A final logo alone does not resolve a story whose central action is unfinished. ## Your next video starts here. Bring the footage. Tell us the idea. Shape the edit. --- Published by Tools Products FZ-LLC. Canonical HTML: https://shortyedit.com/guides/structure-a-three-part-video