NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Judge Our Argument
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
⚖️About This Video Story
If you and a friend/spouse/SO can’t agree, make a quick video and send it to friends for a verdict.
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
Intros
00:05Quickly introduce yourselves. Don’t get into anything else yet...hold your horses.
2
The Subject Matter
00:10Give an objective intro to what the disagreement’s about. Don’t bias toward either person.
3
First Argument
00:20The first person (camera-person) makes their case for why they’re right.
4
Rebuttal to Argument
00:15The second person reacts ONLY to what the first person said. Don’t make your own argument yet...that’s next.
5
Second Argument
00:20The second person continues, making their primary argument.
6
Rebuttal to Argument
00:15The first person (camera-person) reacts to the second person’s argument.
7
Ask for Judgement
00:08Both of you get in the shot, thank your viewers and ask for their verdict.
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.
