NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Band Profile
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🎹About This Video Story
Give prospective music fans a taste of your music. It includes introductions, some backstory and musical highlights to quickly build a bond and attract fans. It's SHORT to maximize sharing, so don't over-shoot.
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
Music Open
00:06Start with a shot of the band playing the best part of your best song. You only have six seconds. Keep re-shooting til you get it right.
2
Intros
00:04Introduce yourselves - say the name of the band and everyone involved.
3
Your Music
00:05Give a BRIEF description of your music and the musicians who most influence you.
4
Sampler Introduction
00:05Introduce a sample of your favorite 3 songs: "We're gonna play a little bit of our favorite songs to give you a taste of why we do this." Pick songs that show your range and talent. The songs are in the next 3 shots.
5
Song 1
00:08Shoot the best section of the first sample song. Keep a wide shot and have the camera move among the performers.
6
Song 2
00:08Shoot the best section of the next sample song. This time have the camera in a medium shot and continue with some camera movement.
7
Song 3
00:08Shoot the best section of the next sample song. This time have the camera in a closer shot and continue with some camera movement.
8
Your History
00:06BRIEFLY share how the band came together. Include some detail, trivia or humor that shows that you like each other. Be playful, relatable, likable, human.
9
Call To Action
00:06Tell fans how to find you online and live. If you've got an upcoming release or concert, give specifics. Thank them for watching.
10
Music Close
00:06Finish with another clip of a top song.
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.
