NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Pranks On Pets
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
😾About This Video Story
Create a goofy scenario for your pet to react to. Low-angle and close-up shots help make this funny.
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
Introduce Yourself And Your Pet
00:05Show yourself and your pet. Describe your pet's personality
2
Location
00:04Briefly shoot the location & setting of the prank. Pan across and describe it.
3
The Setup
00:05Describe what's gonna happen. (You may omit or delete this shot to make the payoff a surprise to your viewers instead - your choice)
4
Preparation
00:06Describe your preparation and show any props/gadgets you'll use. You can add another preparation shot if you need to.
5
Game On!
00:04Show your pet react to the bait.
6
Payoff
00:04Now show the humiliating glory of the prank as it plays out.
7
Your Reaction
00:04Show you and your friends reacting
8
Pet Reaction
00:04Show your pet reacting. A close-up shot of an irritated pet is always a good choice here.
9
Reconciliation
00:05Show you and your pet hugging - no harm done!
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.
