NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
Capture key moments of a Formula 1 race, sprint, or qualifying round. Keep all the shots SHORT because there are a lot of them!
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.
Show you and your crew, announce the race and your favorite team
Introduce the viewer to the city scene before you get to the race venue. Say what you'll be enjoying about the city.
Show the signage and broad layout of the venue.
Pan across the full scope of the scene
Show the scenes, sideshows, food and fun of the venue.
Show the more of the fun off the track. Include your group having fun. Add shots if you want, but keep each shot short.
Scan a photo or map of the full track. Point to where your seats are.
Show you and your crew in the seats before the race begins.
Show the pre-race pageantry: national anthem, etc. The jet flyover will go in the following shot.
Get a quick shot of the jet flyover or other pre-race events.
Show a wide shot of the race action.
Show a medium shot of the race action. Remember you can re-shoot shots until you get a really good one.
Show a closer, zoomed-in shot of the race action.
Show your group enjoying the race - best to time this while cars are farther away.
Show more racing. Add a few shots if you’d like but keep them SHORT.
Use British accents to share your commentary on the outcome.
Show the dining, drinking or entertainment after the race.
Add another shot of the night’s fun. Use different angles to create some visual variety.
Briefly share how the day went and your favorite moments. Then say good-bye or thank the viewer for watching.
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.
