Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring a question, approved answer choices and supporting images or clips. 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 question, allow a readable pause and reveal the supplied answer with a brief explanation.
Try a 45-second 16:9 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 45-second 16:9 video from my a question, approved answer choices and supporting images or clips. Present the question, allow a readable pause and reveal the supplied answer with a brief explanation. Use my supplied wording for titles. Verify the answer and make clear that this is a video, not an interactive quiz app.
Make the next version more specific
Verify the answer and make clear that this is a video, not an interactive quiz app.
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.