NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
Provide a peek behind the scenes with your current production. Share the story, what you’re excited about and what fans can look forward to. You can share these videos in realtime or save for release promotion.
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.
Provide a quick context for your viewers: your name, where you are, where you are in the process (“week 3”) and the name of the project. In the next shot you’ll describe project.
Show the setting and some interesting visual detail while you briefly give an overview of the project. Provide the logline/synopsis and why you’re excited to be involved.
Provide some detail on what’s going on today - the activities and goals. Show the area, setup, props, etc. Also give the rationale and how this fits in the project.
Share how it’s gone and what you’ve learned about yourself - make it personal.
Describe what you’ll be working on after you finish this stage. Thank the viewer for watching and ask them to keep following you for more updates.
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.
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.
