NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
CRV Team Member Profile
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
About This Video Story
A brief video to introduce a staff member. Useful for the website or for sharing to new staff, partners and guests. Keep it brief, personable and casual, and use different angles to provide visual variety.
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
00:06In front of a vivid background (scenic site, travel hub or busy office), greet the viewer, say your name, your role and that you'll be sharing a bit about yourself.
2
Background
00:10Give a brief bio of where you're from, your professional history, what brought you to CRV, and what you love about the job
3
Why Canada Rail Vacations
00:08Why you chose to join Canada rail, vacations, how they're different, and why you recommend them to your friends
4
Your Favorite Trip
00:08Show photos/videos of a favorite CRV trip as you describe it. Mention the profile of the guest, the site visited, and what was especially memorable about it.
5
Your Next Vacation
00:07Describe an upcoming vacation, or where you hope to travel next and why. If you want to show images/videos, flip the camera as you narrate.
6
Sign Off
00:06Thank them for watching. If you're a guide, tell them you look forward to traveling with them soon. Otherwise, tell them you look forward to helping them find the best vacation for their next trip.
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.
