NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
5K/10K Race
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
How to Make a Great Video
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.
Video Shot List
ShotDescriptionLength
1
Race Venue
00:06Show where the race is held. It’s best if your shot includes an official sign with the race’s name.
2
Warming Up
00:04Show you and friends warming up and stretching
3
Lining Up
00:05Show you and others lining up just before the start
4
The Start
00:07Show the starter announce the start; show all the runners (and your friends) taking off.
5
Racing Shot 1
00:05Show you or friends racing.
6
Racing Shot 2
00:05Another shot of you or friends racing.
7
Racing Shot 3
00:05Another shot of you or friends racing.
8
Finish
00:08Show you and/or friends approaching & crossing the finish line.
9
Reactions
00:10Show you and friends discussing the race and how you feel. Sign off.
Top Video Tips
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.
Video Timeline
Timeline
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.
