NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Individual Tribute To Retiring Principal
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
👏About This Video Story
Provide a thank you & farewell message to a retiring school principal.
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
Host Introduction
00:04Shoot this shot with you standing in front of the school sign. Introduce yourself and say that you're here to salute your principal, who's retiring after x years.
2
Principal's Bio
00:08Share some BRIEF detail about the history of the principal at your school.
3
The Difference They Made
00:08Talk about what a difference they made during their time at your school. Projects, people, programs, etc.
4
Personal Traits
00:08Talk about their personality, habits, idiosyncrasies and what you'll miss the most.
5
Your Favorite Memory
00:12Describe a moment or anecdote that you'll cherish...something that best captures their heart, effort, creativity or dedication.
6
The Road Ahead
00:10Tell them you're hoping for a joyous next chapter in their lives. Give them 1-2 suggestions for using their newly free time in retirement.
7
One Last Thanks & Goodbye
00:10Share a parting thought about their legacy and how they'll be missed. Thank them and say goodbye.
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.
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.
