NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Crafts Project
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🧵About This Video Story
Walk the viewer through the creation of your craft project, sharing tips and the results. Consider using a tripod so that your hands can be free for demonstrating technique.
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
Introduction
00:10SHOOT THIS SHOT LAST (you want to show the finished product, so swipe left to start w/ shot #2). Introduce yourself, show the result while you describe it. Point out a few unique features.
2
The Plan
00:06Give a BRIEF overview of the steps you'll be taking. You don't need detail since you'll have a shot for each step.
3
Materials & Tools
00:08Pan across the materials & tools you'll be using. Comment on particular brands and costs, and any specialty suppliers that you recommend.
4
First Step
00:06Show the first step of the process, and narrate what you're doing. Include special tips, techniques or pitfalls to avoid.
5
Next Step
00:06Show the next step of the process, adding your own commentary. It may be best to use a tripod or set the camera down to keep your hands free for the task.
6
Next Step
00:06Show the next step of the process, adding your own commentary. Consider shooting from different angles to provide visual variety.
7
Next Step
00:06Show the next step of the process, adding your own commentary. You can always ADD MORE SHOTS to show more detail or more steps. See the app's Help section (in Settings) to learn how to add a shot.
8
Show The Result
00:08Provide a full view of your result. Comment on special features and flourishes. Highlight any special tricks you used and what makes this approach better than the alternatives.
9
Sign Off
00:08Thank the viewer for watching. If you want, tell them to follow you to learn more.
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.
