NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Quick Tip
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
👆About This Video Story
A generalized video for any kind of advice, suggestions or warnings. Keep it brief and as visual as possible.
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
The Grabber
00:07Grab the viewer with the situation that the tip will address. What is the potential upside payoff, or downside consequence?
2
Introduction
00:05Introduce yourself and whatever credentials make you qualified to provide this guidance.
3
The Situation
00:06Give a bit more detail on the situation or challenge you’ll be addressing. Make it so the viewer will recognize the same situation in their own context.
4
The Tip
00:08Share your suggested approach and how it works. If it's something you can do or show visually, shoot that while you narrate.
5
Second Perspective
00:06Describe an alternative approach or show an alternative angle of the tip
6
Variations
00:08Share any variations to the approach that may be appropriate, especially in different contexts.
7
Sign Off
00:05Wish the viewer luck, ask them for feedback and thank them for watching.
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.
