NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
McDonalds Perfect Meal
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
About This Video Story
McD’s is a classic, but we all have our favorites. Put together your ideal meal at McDonalds, share your choices then give your review for a featured menu item.
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
Intro
00:05In front of the McDonalds, with the sign visible behind you, greet the viewer and say that you’ll be sharing your favorite meal choices from McDonalds.
2
The History
00:06Share the backstory of your choices and your relationship with the food. When did you first eat it and how has it fit into your life.
3
The Choices
00:10With the food in front of you on the table in the restaurant, show the tray and comment on each item BRIEFLY. You’ll highlight one special item in the next shot.
4
The Featured Menu Item
00:06Now shoot a close-up of your favorite or most sentimental item, describing why it’s your favorite.
5
Bite & React
00:07Now take a bite and react to the taste, sharing your thoughts briefly.
6
Wrap-Up
00:06Thank the viewer for watching and recommend they try your choices the next time they dine at the golden arches.
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
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.
