Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring dated clips or photographs from the milestones you want to show. 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
Present the milestones in chronological order with concise date labels.
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 dated clips or photographs from the milestones you want to show. Present the milestones in chronological order with concise date labels. Use my supplied wording for titles. Verify dates and preserve gaps rather than inventing missing events.
Make the next version more specific
Verify dates and preserve gaps rather than inventing missing events.
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.