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Short-form video (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) has shortened the human attention span. The average shot length in movies has decreased by half in the last twenty years. We have trained our brains to expect a "hit" every 15 seconds. If a video doesn't hook us by the third second, we swipe away. Whether you are a creator, an executive, or