The short video workbench
A good topic.
A short video.
Your take.
Turn something you want to explain into a video for Shorts, Reels or TikTok. Research, AI narration, captions and a finished MP4, in one place.
From $0.49 per video. No subscription.
Pick the topic and angle. We handle the voice, visuals and editing, with the price shown before you start.
Made in ShortStitch with real source excerpts, narration-timed diagrams and a reaction from the library. Press play to hear it.
Read the transcript
It works on my machine. Great. Which machine? Your program also depends on runtime versions, packages, and environment variables. Change that setup on another computer, and the same code can behave differently. A lockfile pins dependency versions. A container packages the app with its runtime and dependencies. But neither replaces tests. Build once, test that artifact, and deploy the same artifact. The laptop was not lying. It just left out half the story.
At the workbench
You bring the subject.
Here's what happens next.
Start with an angle, or keep your hands on the script.
- 01
Find an angle
Enter a topic and get a set of video ideas. Pick the one you want to make; ShortStitch researches it and writes the script.
- 02
We handle the edit
We write the explanation, choose the visuals and put the short together. The finished video includes its narration and sources.
- 03
Download, then post
Get a 1080 × 1920 MP4 with narration and captions, plus a title, description and source list. You upload it to your own channel.
The format shelf
Match the format to the idea.
A comparison needs a split screen.
A good question might need a timer.
The pipeline picks a structure that suits your topic. These are illustrations of the layouts; the video above is a finished render.
Top-N Countdown
A ranked story with a reveal at the end; visuals change with each item.
Did-You-Know Fact Cards
A few memorable facts, shown with relevant images, source excerpts and explanatory graphics.
Cinematic Mini-Documentary
A narrative arc: mystery, build, payoff, using relevant footage, images and source material.
Hook Essay
A strong opening followed by an explanation, with visuals chosen for each passage.
Quiz / Trivia Timer
Question card, animated countdown bar, answer reveal flash, “comment your score” CTA.
Quote + Cinematic B-roll
A reflective story with relevant footage and images, supported by readable captions.
Motion-Graphic Data Explainer
A sourced number, a clear chart or comparison, and one sharp takeaway.
Historical Photo Documentary
A historical story using relevant photos, source excerpts and comparisons.
Versus
Two subjects compared through matching images, paired values and a clear conclusion.
Myth vs Fact
A common belief checked against evidence, with visuals explaining why it matters.
Pay for what you make
No monthly plan
to keep up with.
Use a prepaid wallet. A verified signup gets a $1.00 welcome balance to try two base videos. Trial videos carry a small shortstitch.com watermark until your first top-up.
Make your first short$0.49starting price
| Base video · 30 or 45 seconds | $0.49 |
|---|---|
| Stock-video B-roll | +$0.10 |
| 60 seconds | +$0.05 |
| 90 seconds | +$0.10 |
AI narration, captions, music and source links are included.
Top-ups start at $10 via Stripe. Downloads are available for 60 days.
You're charged when the video is ready. Your price is shown before you start.
Before you start
A few useful answers.
What do I need to choose?
Choose your topic and an angle. We handle the format, narration, visuals and editing. Your finished short includes its narration and research sources. Send us feedback if you need a different approach.
When does the wallet get charged?
You pay when the finished video is ready. Each idea shows its price before you start. There is no monthly subscription.
What goes into the video?
An AI-written explanation, narration, captions and music. We choose visuals for each passage: relevant images or footage, source excerpts, diagrams, timelines, comparisons, or a brief reaction when it fits.
Should I check the facts?
Yes. AI research and writing can make mistakes, even when sources are supplied. Read the sources and check the claims before you publish the video.
Will every video look completely different?
The pipeline chooses a story structure that fits your topic. The visual sequence is planned around the narration, using source material and explanatory graphics where they fit. Watch the example to judge the output for yourself. We don’t promise views, monetisation or exemption from a platform’s content policies.
Does it publish to my channel?
You download the MP4 and upload it yourself. The finished job also includes a suggested title, description, tags and source links. Direct publishing isn’t available yet.