NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Layoff-Announce
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
5 shots 00:48 Bill Youstra
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
Greeting
00:05Give a sober greeting and speak to the difficult situation
2
What Happened
00:08Briefly say the circumstances that are driving the layoff.
3
Parameters & Process
00:15Talk about who will be affected and how the process will work. Mention severance, outplacement or other accommodations.
4
Cause for Hope
00:08Discuss how the layoff will put the company in a better position to survive and thrive.
5
Appreciation & Humility
00:12Express regret for the need for this transition. Express empathy and gratitude for departing employees. Finish with hope for a stronger company emerging.
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.
