Start with the moments that tell the story
Bring selected talking-head takes, relevant B-roll and your supplied ending. 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
Build one self-contained segment with a clear opening, supporting shots and a conclusion.
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 selected talking-head takes, relevant B-roll and your supplied ending. Build one self-contained segment with a clear opening, supporting shots and a conclusion. Use my supplied wording for titles. Select a short section for this workflow; do not request an entire long episode as a one-minute edit.
Make the next version more specific
Select a short section for this workflow; do not request an entire long episode as a one-minute edit.
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.