NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Author's Book Introduction
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
📖About This Video Story
Provide an intro and overview of your book for fans and prospective readers.
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
Hook
00:08Start strong with the hook, challenge or appeal of the book. What will readers learn or experience by reading?
2
Intro
00:08Describe yourself and why you wrote this book. If you have relevant experience or previous books, mention them.
3
Book Detail
00:12Shoot the book cover and describe the book in a bit more detail. Flip through the pages as you talk. If you have a Table of Contents, photos or illustrations, include them.
4
Benefits
00:10Describe the benefits of reading; how you hope the reader will experience your work.
5
Sign off
00:08Thank the viewer for watching, ask them to pick up a copy for themselves and a friend, then 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.
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.
