Short-form / 5 min read

Reshape a long video into a Short

Move beyond simply shortening the video and finish a story that works inside a short format.

Reshape a long video into a Short guide illustration
01

Find a scene that stands on its own

Choose a section that makes sense to someone who has not watched the opening. Check the surrounding context: extracting only a conclusion or reaction can change what a speaker meant.

02

Create expectation in the opening

The opening should connect to what follows. Show a key question or an interesting result, then deliver on that expectation within the video.

03

Recompose for a vertical screen

Simply enlarging landscape footage can cut off people and explanatory material. Reposition the important subject and rebuild the composition where needed.

04

Organize captions and rhythm

Even a short video needs time to read. Choose the moments to emphasize and keep the rest simple, rather than stacking too many transitions and text effects.

YOUR TURN.

Now make it yourself.

Start your first project
TOOLS FROM THIS GUIDE
VIDEO EDITING / WINDOWS

Next-generation AI video editing
EditClaws

Download free app
IMPORT. EDIT. EXPORT.EDITCLAWS ↗

Which tool are you looking for?

Features · use cases · editing guides

Esc to close Ctrl / ⌘ K Search
CREATIVE SHOWCASE · STILL EDITION

One scene. More possibilities.

CHASE
YOUR VISION.

A creative illustration made with AI-generated images and browser animation.