NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Cooking Technique
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
Intro
00:10Introduce yourself, say what you'll be teaching and why it’s useful.
2
Setup
00:07Show the setting and tools required for the technique. Identify specific products & brands.
3
Technique - Angle 1
00:08Show the technique with the camera in a close up. Describe exactly what you’re doing.
4
Angle 2
00:08Repeat the technique from a different angle. Describe a bit more of what you’re doing.
5
Finished Result
00:05Show the finished result or any tricky detail.
6
Suggestions & Sign Off
00:07Give final comments as well as variations on the technique. Thank viewers for watching and sign off.
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
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.
