NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Hotel Review For Google Maps
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🌎About This Video Story
Structured review of a hotel, showing interior, exterior, room, amenities and dining, all following SEO optimal guidelines. Google maps limits the length so pay attention to shot lengths. Save to your camera roll then import to the Google Maps app as you write the review.
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
Exterior
00:02Briefly shoot the outside of hotel with signage visible. While shooting, greet viewers and say the name and location of the hotel.
2
Lobby
00:03Pan across the lobby, commenting on the theme and design of the hotel
3
Room Overview
00:04Shoot as you enter the room, then pan around to all areas (except bathroom). Comment as you shoot.
4
The View
00:02Show the view outside the window. You can comment as you show it.
5
The Bathroom
00:03Show the bathroom and any special amenities or toiletries
6
Amenities (1)
00:03Show the amenities: gym, spa, pool, office center, gardens, etc. There are two shots for amenities, and you can add more as necessary.
7
Amenities (2)
00:03Another shot of the hotel's amenities. Add more as necessary.
8
Your Summary
00:04Share a BRIEF evaluation of the hotel and your experience there.
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.
