NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Donor Update
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
📋About This Video Story
Keep your donors informed, inspired and motivated with an update showing the latest accomplishments. It's also a great way to show appreciation to staff by publicly highlighting their work
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
Location
00:03Shoot your location and say where you are...make it impressive or fast-moving.
2
What Happened
00:20Briefly give a recap of recent activities. Highlight 1-2 key accomplishments.
3
What Was Learned
00:15Show any learnings about process, technology or the markets you serve. It's best if you can make this visual, showing a location, demonstrating a device or process, or introducing a key person.
4
Anecdote
00:15Discuss an anecdote that reveals something about you, staff or beneficiaries. The more personal or motivational, the better.
5
What's Next
00:15Give the plan and inspiration for the next period. One thing to focus on.
6
On the move
00:08Say where you're headed to now and tell them you look forward to sharing your next update. Again, action is inspiring. It's best if you're on-the-move.
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.
