NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Gibbs Gator Story
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🐊About This Video Story
For students of William Gibbs Elementary, share a story that shows the 3 R's: Responsible, Respectful, Ready-To-Go
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
Welcome & Introduction
00:08Introduce yourself and tell the viewer you'll be sharing a Gibbs Gator Story. If it's not about you, introduce the person you'll be highlighting.
2
What It Is To Be A Gibbs Gator
00:08Explain that you're sharing this story because it's representative of the traits of a Gibbs Gator: Responsible, Respectful, Ready-to-Go
3
The Setup
00:06Tell the setup of the story. The time, place and situation. If you can, use the rear camera to show the context or place. Don't tell the whole story...that's the next shot.
4
What Happened
00:14Describe the rest of the story. Use clear language. If you'd like, shoot someone else (or a few others) telling the story or re-enacting it. Reshoot til you tell it quickly and concisely.
5
Reactions
00:07Show your reaction and/or ask others of their reactions.
6
How Was It Responsible
00:07Share how the person demonstrated responsibility.
7
How Was It Respectful
00:07Share how the person demonstrated respect.
8
How Were They Ready-to-Go
00:07Share how the person was prepared and took initiative.
9
Wrap Up And Sign Off
00:07Share again how you appreciate the person and their actions, and that they represent the best of the Gibbs Gator values. Thank the viewer for watching and say good by.
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.
