NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Prank
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
7 shots 01:05 Bill Youstra
😜About This Video Story
Prank or punk your friends. It's time everyone saw how dumb they are.
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
Location
00:03Briefly shoot the location & setting of the prank
2
The Setup
00:15Describe the prank and the victim
3
Preparation #1
00:10Getting ready for the prank
4
Preparation #2
00:10Another aspect of preparing...
5
Leadup
00:07Victim approaches prank
6
Payoff
00:10Show the prank happening
7
Reaction
00:10Ask the victim to give reaction
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.
