NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Hot Take: Business
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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🔥About This Video Story
Give your take on a breaking business story. The more recent the better.
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
Setup
00:05Say hello, identify yourself and say what you'll be talking about. Don't go into detail yet...that's the next shot.
2
Background
00:08Describe the situation or company. Be brief. They payoff isn't here...it's later when you give your take.
3
Your Take (Part 1)
00:10Be provocative and unequivocal. Stay focused but don't worry about being precise or qualifying. Re-shoot until you get it right.
4
Your Take (Part 2)
00:10Add more detail or nuance to your take, or beat back any objections others would have.
5
Teachable Moment
00:08Is your take applicable to other companies or individuals? Talk about the lessons they can learn.
6
Wrapup
00:05Invite reaction and sign off: "that's my take. I'm interested in what you have to say. Hit me up on twitter at..."
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
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.
