NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Christmas Morning
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🎄About This Video Story
Capture your family tradition. When it comes to unwrapping & other moments, it's better to shoot a short shot at the beginning, middle and end of unwrapping, instead of 1 long shot. Use the "reshoot" & "add shot" buttons
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
The Tree (Before)
00:06Shoot the house decorations and the tree with presents before the kids get to it.
2
Kids Racing
00:04Shoot the kids racing to the tree
3
Getting Ready
00:03Show the kids eager with anticipation
4
Gift Opening
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
5
Gift Opening 2
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
6
Gift Opening 3
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
7
Gift Opening 4
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
8
Gift Opening 5
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
9
Stockings
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
10
Stockings 2
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
11
Stockings 3
00:03You don't have to show all the unwrapping, just the reveal as they see the gift. You can trim the shot later so it's not too long.
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.
