NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Animal Reaction
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
Intros
00:07Introduce yourself and your pet. Tell (very broadly) what the viewer will be seeing. The detail is in the next shot.
2
The Situation
00:07Explain the backstory of what’s going on…the thing the pet will react to.
3
The Setup
00:07Show and describe the setup; the actions that precede the reaction.
4
The Reaction
00:07Show the animal’s reaction. Sometimes it’s funnier if you hold the shot longer.
5
Lessons Learned
00:07What did you learn about your pet based on the reaction? How will that effect them or you? Will you do anything about it?
6
Thanks & Sign Off
00:06Thank the viewer for watching and 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
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.
