NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
College Drop-Off
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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
Packing
00:05Show the student at home getting ready
2
Traveling
00:05Show the journey to college. Try to include a road sign or iconic mile marker.
3
Arriving
00:06Show the college as you roll in - best to include a sign or iconic marker
4
Shopping 1
00:05Going shopping for the new student. Best shot is a wide shot of the outside of the store with the store name...then pan to the student approaching it.
5
Shopping 2
00:05Show your student shopping and tossing stuff in the cart.
6
Room Setup 1
00:08Show as you prepare the room - making the bed, setting up shelves, etc.
7
Room Setup 2
00:08More action on preparing the living situation
8
Convocation/Welcome
00:08Show the school's presentation or welcoming event for new students. Add more shots if appropriate.
9
Socializing
00:05Show the student socializing with family or new friends.
10
Saying Goodbye
00:05Show the student parting with parents/friends from home.
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.
