NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Cross-Country Race
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
Venue
00:04Show the sign or an overview shot of the venue where the race is held
2
Setting & Warmup
00:04Add another shot of the setting, panning across the prep area as racers warm up.
3
Lining Up
00:03Show racers lining up for the race. Pan across the runners.
4
Starting
00:07Show a close-up shot of the starter giving the signal. Pan to the runners taking off.
5
Position 1
00:06Get in position to take a shot as your racer approaches and passes somewhere on the course
6
Position 2
00:06Get in another position to take a shot as your racer approaches and passes later on the course
7
Position 3
00:06Get in another position to take a shot as your racer approaches and passes later on the course
8
Finish Line
00:08Get in position to shoot your runner approaching the finish, crossing the line, and slowing down.
9
Reaction
00:10Get a close-up shot of your runner - ask what they thought of the race and how they feel.
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.
