NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Drink Recipe
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🍹About This Video Story
Instructional video for mixing a cocktail, mocktail, smoothie or any liquid concoction.
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
00:08Introduce yourself and the drink you’ll be making. Share some interesting trivia/history about the drink.
2
Setup
00:10Show the various ingredients for the drink. Comment on recommended brands. Show the glass and any tools you’ll be using.
3
Step 1
00:08Show the first step of your process. Have someone else hold the camera or prop it up so the viewer can see the whole process.
4
Step 2
00:08Show the next step of your process. Provide a commentary on specific techniques or choices you recommend.
5
Final Step
00:08Show the last step of your process and the presentation of the drink. Add more shots if there are more steps.
6
Wrap-Up
00:09Thank the viewer for watching and discuss variations on the drink or any other options. Finish with you sipping the drink.
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.
