NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
About This Video StoryShow someone being authentically themselves: pursuing their passion, expressing their identity, or taking a bold stand. Doritos is their companion, not the focus. Your creativity: whose story you tell, what "bold" means to them, and the lifestyle world you create.
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.
Set the character's context, e.g., music studio, skate park, family gathering, friend hangout, cultural event, or any lifestyle scenario. Doritos may be subtly visible but not focal point yet.
Establish the main character and why they're interesting, e.g., artist creating, athlete in action, friends laughing, family interaction, someone pursuing passion. Energy should feel authentic.
Show Doritos as a natural part of scene, not forced. Someone grabs bag while talking, have it nearby during activity, or pass it in social setting. Doritos shown as part of authentic lifestyle, not just snack.
The character takes a risk, expresses themselves, or does the unexpected: decides to perform, makes a move in social situation, stands up for themselves, chooses unconventional path, or simple self-expression.
Show deliberate reach into bag (Doritos as part of bold lifestyle) as character continues their bold behavior. Bag angled for logo visibility.
Character eating chip during or after bold action, with emphasized crunch sound. Eating should feel natural to scene. Bold flavor for bold people. May be eating while in motion, or pausing during activity.
Show the result of their bold choice: crowd cheering, friend group celebrating, personal achievement moment, cultural expression, or quiet satisfaction of being authentic.
Final moment with the bag visible. Showing character with Doritos bag prominently with logo visible. Either say or add a text overlay: "For The Bold"
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.
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.
