NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
LinkedIn Lesson Learned
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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 & Intro
00:08Introduce yourself and preview that you'll be a lesson that's been meaningful in your career. State the theme.
2
The Setup
00:08Provide a context for the lesson learned. What was the setting and situation.
3
The Conflict
00:12Talk about the conflict or tradeoff at the heart of the lesson. Describe the options or choices available.
4
The False Choice
00:10Describe the choice that seemed right but was probably not right. Explain why.
5
The Right Choice
00:12Describe the choice that turned out to be the right one. Explain why and how everything worked out in the example
6
Lessons Learned
00:10Share what insights you gained and lessons learned from this. What will you do differently or better as a result.
7
Sign Off
00:08Restate the theme and sign off.
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.
