NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Backroads 6-Day Bike Tour
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🚴♂️About This Video Story
Capture the places, people and journey, as well as your fellow travelers. There are A LOT of shots in this story template, so make sure you KEEP THEM SHORT so your family & friends don’t get bored.
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.
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Video Shot List
ShotDescriptionLength
1
Intro From Bike Departure Point
00:06Introduce yourself and your group at the departure point as you get on your bikes for the first time. Give the name of the tour, where you'll be going and for how long.
2
Cycling
00:03Show the group cycling. Make sure you include some of the surrounding scenery.
3
More Cycling
00:03Another shot of the group cycling. Keep these shots SHORT and try panning across the horizon as you shoot. Describe where you are and the current destination.
4
Lunch Stop
00:05Shoot the first stop as the travelers experience the food, drink or local scene.
5
More Cycling
00:03Another shot of the group cycling.
6
Last Stop Of Day 1
00:05Shoot the next stop and make sure you capture the local flavor. Remember you can add more shots as you go.
7
Hotel Exterior
00:04Show your first lodging - either the sign or the exterior or the lobby (whatever’s most descriptive). Say the name of the town and how you feel after your first day.
8
Welcome Reception
00:04Show your group at the reception, chatting and enjoying the refreshments.
9
Dinner
00:04Show your group at the dinner. Pan across the dining room and the various dishes.
10
Day 2 - Ride Start
00:04As you get ready to mount up, describe the plan for day 2 - destination, route, duration and key stops.
11
Cycling
00:03Show the scenery as the group cycles by. Describe the location and try to include a location sign. Re-shoot if necessary to get something good (and short).
12
Day 2 Lunch Stop
00:04Show the location, food and conversation of your lunch stop. Discuss reactions to the ride so far.
13
More Cycling
00:03Show the scenery as the group cycles by. If you don’t get a great shot, try re-shooting until you do.
14
Day 2 Hotel
00:04Show your next lodging - either the sign or the exterior or the lobby (whatever’s most descriptive). Say the name of the town and how you feel after your first day.
15
Day 2 Dinner
00:03Show your group at the dinner. Pan across the dining room and the various dishes.
16
After Dinner Hijinks
00:05If there’s any drinking, dancing, billiards or brawling, include a shot. Add shots if necessary as you go.
17
Day 3 - Ride Start
00:04As you get ready to mount up, describe the plan for day 3 - destination, route, duration and key stops.
18
Cycling
00:03Show the scenery as the group cycles by. Try to include a location sign. Add shots if you hit additional highlights on your ride.
19
Day 3 Lunch Stop
00:04Show the location, food and conversation of your lunch stop. Discuss reactions to the ride so far.
20
More Cycling
00:03Show the scenery as the group cycles by. Try to include a location sign again.
21
Day 3 Dinner
00:04Show your group at the dinner. Pan across the dining room and the various dishes.
22
Day 4 - Ride Start
00:04As you get ready to mount up, describe the plan for the day - destination, route, duration and key stops.
23
Cycling
00:04Show the scenery as the group cycles by. Try to include a location sign. Add shots if you hit additional highlights on your ride.
24
Mid-Morning Stop
00:05If you stop for snacks or touring, get the setting and highlight in a single shot
25
More Cycling
00:03Show the scenery again as the group cycles by. Describe the highlight of the ride so far.
26
Day 4 Lunch Stop
00:04Show the location, food and conversation of your lunch stop. Discuss reactions to the ride so far.
27
More Cycling
00:03Another cycling shot. Consider an alternate angle, for instance put the camera low to the ground as the riders pass you.
28
Day 4 Hotel
00:04Show your next lodging - either the sign or the exterior or the lobby (whatever’s most descriptive). Say the name of the town and how you feel after your first day.
29
Day 4 Dinner
00:04Show your group at the dinner. Pan across the dining room and the various dishes.
30
Day 5 - Ride Start
00:04As you get ready to mount up, describe the plan for day 5 - destination, route, duration and key stops.
31
Cycling
00:03Show the scenery as the group cycles by. Try to include a location sign. Add shots if you hit additional highlights on your ride.
32
Day 5 Lunch Stop
00:04Show the location, food and conversation of your lunch stop. Discuss reactions to the ride so far.
33
More Cycling
00:03Another cycling shot. Consider an alternate angle, for instance zooming in and whipping the camera as the riders pass.
34
Farewell Reception
00:05Show your group and tour guides at the reception, chatting and enjoying the refreshments.
35
Day 5 Dinner
00:04Show your group at the dinner. Pan across the dining room and the various dishes.
36
Day 6 - Ride Start
00:04As you get ready to mount up, describe the plan for day 6 - destination, route, duration and key stops.
37
Cycling
00:03Show the scenery as the group cycles by. Try to include a location sign. Add shots if you hit additional highlights on your ride.
38
Final Lunch Stop
00:04Show the location, food and conversation of your lunch stop. Discuss highlights of the trip.
39
Final Thoughts And Sign Off
00:08By yourself or with your group, provide a quick summary of your trip. Mention highlights, favorite stops, notable hotels, dining or tourism and whether you’d recommend this.
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
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