NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
High School Drama
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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
Opening
00:08Start with your name and how you’re involved with the drama.
2
The Backstory
00:08If there’s any background info that’s relevant, describe it here.
3
The Players
00:08First, identify all the people in the drama and how they’re related to each other.
4
The Situation
00:10Now the meat of it: what happened; who was involved; why is it a big deal?
5
What’s Next
00:08How does this affect others? How is it going to play out? Finish up with your hopes of how it gets resolved.
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.
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.
