NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Author Profile
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
6 shots 01:36 NanoFlick
📚About This Video Story
Brief self-profile for authors to share their background and influences. Inspired by booktopia.
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
Introduction
00:06Say your name, your most recent book and “this is my author profile”
2
Becoming a Reader
00:20Start with “The book that impacted me as a child was:” and answer the question.
3
Becoming a Writer
00:20Ask and answer: “The book that made me want to be a writer was:”
4
Respected Books
00:20Ask & answer: “The book I wish I’d written is...”
5
Desert Island Book
00:20Answer: “My desert island book is:”
6
Sign Off
00:10Thank the viewer for watching and invite them to check out your book or website.
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.
