Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring vertical clips, spoken hooks and action shots for one TikTok. 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
Put the strongest visible action first, tighten the middle and finish on a complete beat.
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 vertical clips, spoken hooks and action shots for one TikTok. Put the strongest visible action first, tighten the middle and finish on a complete beat. Use my supplied wording for titles. Check caption placement and avoid cutting a spoken sentence just to hit a music beat.
Make the next version more specific
Check caption placement and avoid cutting a spoken sentence just to hit a music beat.
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.