Shorty is a browser-based AI video editor that turns uploaded footage and a written brief or reference video into an edited MP4.
Why it matters
overview
Shorty is a browser-based AI video-editing tool that enables creators, agencies, and small businesses to turn raw footage into edited videos. Users provide a written brief or reference video, and Shorty analyzes the footage to apply cuts, captions, transitions, and color treatments. It exports edited videos as MP4 and supports multiple output formats and canvases.
features
Shorty automates a video-editing workflow from uploaded footage and user-supplied creative direction to MP4 output. The stated features include:
use cases
Shorty is described for creators, agencies, and small businesses producing videos from existing footage. Listed use cases include:
how to use
Shorty’s described workflow starts with uploading raw footage and supplying a written brief or reference video. The service analyzes the footage and generates an edited MP4 with styling and treatments based on that direction.
pricing
The listed plans are a free tier, Pro at $49 per month, and an annual plan at $420 per year. New users are stated to receive 100 free credits upon signup. The supplied information does not specify credit consumption per edit or which features and quotas are included in each plan.
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