NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Nightlife
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
9 shots 00:56 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
Exterior
00:03Briefly shoot the outside of the club
2
Interior
00:05Pan around the interior of the club
3
Bar Scene
00:05Show the scene at the bar - bartenders and patrons. Keep the camera moving so you don't get punched in the face.
4
Your Crew #1
00:05Show you and your friends hanging out. Introduce them.
5
The Crowd
00:08Show people dancing, enjoying themselves, etc.
6
Entertainment
00:08Show the DJ, MC, band or other entertainers
7
Your Crew #2
00:08Show your friends dancing or having fun
8
Leaving
00:04Show everyone saying goodbye and leaving
9
Recap
00:10Give your reactions to the night...share something about your friends
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.
Start wide...
...then move closer on subsequent shot for the scene.
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.
