Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring the original synchronized recording and the exact section to edit. 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
Preserve the relationship between visible speech or action and its original sound through every cut.
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 original synchronized recording and the exact section to edit. Preserve the relationship between visible speech or action and its original sound through every cut. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check lip movement and sharp visual events against the sound in the final render.
Make the next version more specific
Check lip movement and sharp visual events against the sound in the final render.
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.