NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Professional Book Recommendation
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
6 shots 00:43 NanoFlick
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
Greeting & Intro
00:08Say hi, introduce the topic, say the book & author name. Briefly hold the book in front of the camera for a few seconds while you talk.
2
Provide Context
00:05Why did you read this book? Was it recommended?
3
Top 3 Insights
00:08Describe the top 3 insights you got from reading the book.
4
Relevance
00:10Describe how at least one of these insights is relevant to the business and/or challenges the business faces.
5
Recommendation
00:05Recommend the book. Or not. or suggest an alternative - eg watch the Youtube summary.
6
Thanks & Close
00:07Ask people to recommend a book if they think you should read it - provide a way for them to send recommendation. Or name the book you are currently reading.
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.
