NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
Shoot each of the shots and keep the duration to the bare minimum. We've included instructions for each shot to create a short, fast-moving video your friends and followers will love. When you're finished shooting, just combine all the shots and you're done.
Find this template in the free NanoFlick app.
Wide shot of the coach at Union Station or guests loading up.
Mid-shot of the hosts smiling and welcoming people at the train door.
Close-up of glasses clinking with the train interior or station in the background.
Low-angle shot showing the legroom and comfort of the reclining seats.
Clean overhead or side-angle shot of the plated hot meal.
Wide shot from inside the car looking out at the rising mountains.
Candid shot of the social atmosphere and seating in the lounge car.
Action shot from the open-air area capturing the movement of the train.
Detail shot of the curated snack basket or local drink selection or menu.
Panning shot of the train pulling into the historic Glenwood Springs platform.
Shot as guests walk back onto the train, or shot from the train as guests board.
Tracking shot of the landscape shifting from green mountains to red rock.
Wide shot of the lounge car during the peak of the day.
Focused shot of the main course highlighting the regional ingredients.
Close-up of a local wine or beer being served or poured at the bar.
Long shot of the Colorado River running parallel to the tracks.
Perspective shot looking down the side of the train cars around a curve.
Close-up of the host providing a hot towel, fresh beverage, or other amenities onboard.
Sweeping shot of the Ruby Canyon walls towering over the dome, shots of the river, or wildlife.
Evening shot of the coach heading into the Moab desert landscape.
Scenic shot of the morning drive through the Arches area.
Final day welcome from the crew as guests return to their seats.
Cozy shot of a guest relaxing with the vast desert in the background.
Detail shot of the final curated food service of the journey.
Wide angle of the rugged Utah backcountry and cliffs.
Last look at the social space as travelers swap stories.
Macro shot of the Canyon Spirit logo on glassware, headrests, Mile Post, or merch.
Slow pan of the landscape opening up toward the salt flats or other scenic views.
Candid shot of a host sharing a story, with guests, or saying goodbye.
The final approach with the SLC skyline or mountains coming into view.
Keep it short...
...then cut it even shorter. Usually under 90 seconds for a serious video; under 30 for a fun one.
Keep it moving
Make sure each shot has a point...and get to it fast! No fluff or filler.
Tell a story
Stories need structure. Make sure you've got a beginning, middle and end.
Know the audience
Family will watch a 2:00 video. Everyone else gets bored after 45 seconds.
Focus on people
Go easy on transitions, filters, etc. The best content is people relating.
Time passages
Use transitions like Dissolve or Dip-to-Black to indicate passage of time
Multiple angles
Using multiple short shots with different angles is better than one longer shot.
Start wide...
...then move closer on subsequent shot for the scene.
This story template (and hundreds more) is built into the free NanoFlick iOS app. Download now for the fastest, easiest way to get this done. It'll coach you through every shot and automatically assemble your video for instant sharing — no editing required.
