NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Giving Birth
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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🍼About This Video Story
Show the big day, arriving at hospital, before and after delivery, and the new little one!
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
On the way
00:06Show the mom getting packing/driving to the hospital.
2
Hospital Exterior
00:04Show the hospital sign and building from the outside.
3
In Delivery Room
00:08Show the mom-to-be. Have her share how she's feeling.
4
Hospital Business
00:06Show the doctor/nurses checking on the mom and bustling around.
5
Getting Ready
00:05Show the mom and dad as the contractions are picking up.
6
The Baby!
00:05Show the baby after the delivery - either being cleaned by the doctor or in mom's arms.
7
Baby Close-up
00:06Get a close-up shot of the baby - announce the new name.
8
Final Shot: The Family
00:07Show mom, baby and dad if possible. Everyone say how they feel and how you can't wait to introduce the little one to the world.
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.
