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Story TemplatesPass-Along Message

NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide

Pass-Along Message

Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.

6 shots 00:45 NanoFlick

👥About This Video Story

Pass the phone along to record everyone’s thoughts. Good for Congratulations, Get Well Soon, We Miss You, etc. Add shots as needed.

MessagePeople

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

00:05

Tell the recipient what the message is for and who will be joining you.

2

First Shot

00:08

Share your thoughts. After your shot, pass the phone to the next person

3

Next Shot

00:08

Share your thoughts. After your shot, pass the phone to the next person

4

Next Shot

00:08

Share your thoughts. After your shot, pass the phone to the next person

5

Next Shot

00:08

Share your thoughts. After your shot, pass the phone to the next person

6

Next Shot

00:08

Share your thoughts. After your shot, pass the phone to the next person

Top Video Tips

Keep it short...

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

Keep it moving

Make sure each shot has a point...and get to it fast! No fluff or filler.

Tell a story

Tell a story

Stories need structure. Make sure you've got a beginning, middle and end.

Know the audience

Know the audience

Family will watch a 2:00 video. Everyone else gets bored after 45 seconds.

Focus on people

Focus on people

Go easy on transitions, filters, etc. The best content is people relating.

Time passages

Time passages

Use transitions like Dissolve or Dip-to-Black to indicate passage of time

Video Timeline

Timeline

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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.

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