NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Fashion Review
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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👗About This Video Story
Review the designer, packaging, features of a garment. BEFORE YOU START, review the shotlist so you're organized.
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
00:08Show yourself OR shoot the website of the designer or retailer. Say your name and what this will be a review of. Name the retailer, the maker/designer and the product.
2
Packaging
00:08Show the packaging (but don't open yet). Say why you bought it, how much it was and how long it took to arrive.
3
Open & Reveal
00:08Open the package and reveal the garment. Point out a few of the features.
4
Put It On
00:10Show the garment on you and give your first impression. The next several shots will be about specific aspects.
5
Fabric
00:10Describe the fabric - what the tag says AND how it feels. Is it smooth? Stretch? Comfortable? Dry clean only?
6
Construction
00:10Show close-up of the stitching, seams, zippers, pockets. Is there lining? How would you rate the construction?
7
Fit & Feel
00:10Describe how it fits. Show close-ups of any highlights of the fit - or lowlights: pinch points, bunching, tightness, looseness
8
Summary
00:10Use a wide shot that shows the whole garment. Describe your overall summary. Does it meet your expectations when you ordered? Good value?
9
Signoff
00:10Show yourself or the garment. Say whether you're happy with it and whether you'll buy from that designer/retailer again. Then say your name again and thank the viewer for watching.
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.
