NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
RCC 5 Night W. Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
About This Video Story
Memorialize your Royal Caribbean vacation with a video that captures all the key moments of your cruise. There are a LOT of shots, so make sure you keep the all VERY SHORT or your video will be difficult to finish and tedious to watch.
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.
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Video Shot List
ShotDescriptionLength
1
Cruise Terminal
00:04Get a shot of the sign at the terminal. Pan to your group as well. Say where the cruise is headed.
2
Entrance/Atrium
00:03Show your boarding into the grand atrium or reception area. Pan around to get the whole scene.
3
Deck Shot 1
00:04Show the scene on the main deck - pools, entertainment, activities. You'll have another shot after this one, so keep them both short.
4
Deck Shot 2
00:04Show more from the main deck - get your family & friends in the shot.
5
Stateroom
00:05Show your stateroom with family/friends in it. Show the view out the window or balcony if you have one.
6
Leaving Miami
00:05Pan across the deck, dock and horizon as you depart.
7
Afternoon Fun
00:04Shoot some fun as you explore the ship, relax in your stateroom or enjoy the pools or other amenities. Keep these shots brief. This will be a long video as it is...
8
More Afternoon Fun
00:04Shoot some more fun as you explore the ship, relax in your stateroom or enjoy the pools or other amenities. You can always add a few more shots by swiping left on the shot list.
9
Dinner - Dining Room
00:04On your first night, show the dining room as your group arrives and sits.
10
Dinner - Food
00:04Show the food on people's plates as they react.
11
Dinner - Conversation
00:04Capture the conversation and fun of the first dinner.
12
Evening Activity
00:04Show the evening entertainment with friends.
13
Day 2 Breakfast
00:05Describe your plans for the day as you show your family/friends enjoying breakfast
14
Coco Cay Arrival
00:05Show your group arriving at Coco Cay. Pan around to get the whole scene.
15
Coco Cay Scene
00:03Get a different angle on the overall scene at Coco Cay
16
Coco Cay Activity Shot 1
00:05Show your family/friends enjoying Coco Cay. With these shots, try different angles and vivid backgrounds to make them visually interesting.
17
Coco Cay Activity Shot 2
00:05Another shot of your group enjoying the activities at Coco Cay. Reshoot until you get a good shot.
18
Coco Cay Activity Shot 3
00:05Another shot of your group enjoying the activities at Coco Cay. You can always add more shots if you'd like.
19
Dinner Day 2
00:05Show your group at dinner - it's best to shoot this as the food arrives so you get the people, food and reactions all in one shot.
20
Dinner - Conversation
00:04Capture the conversation and fun of the dinner.
21
Evening Activity Day 2
00:04Show the evening entertainment with friends. Reshoot if necessary to get a good shot.
22
Day 3 Breakfast
00:05It's a day at sea! Describe your plans for the day as you show your family/friends enjoying breakfast
23
Activity Shot 1
00:06Show your family/friends enjoying a cruise activity - dining, fitness, games, pool, etc.
24
Activity Shot 2
00:06Show more of your activity on the ship. Try and include some signage in your shot
25
Activity Shot 3
00:06Show your family/friends touring a port or enjoying a cruise activity - dining, fitness, games, pool or club.
26
Dinner Day 3
00:05Show your group at dinner - it's best to shoot this as the food arrives so you get the people, food and reactions all in one shot. Have people mention their favorite food experience so far.
27
Dinner - Conversation
00:04Ask people of the highlight of their day - what activities do they recommend?
28
Evening Activity Day 3
00:04Show the evening entertainment with friends. Reshoot if necessary to get a good shot.
29
Day 4 Breakfast
00:06You're in port in Cozumel! Describe your plans for the day as you show your family/friends enjoying breakfast
30
Cozumel Activity/Excursion Shot 1
00:04Show your family/friends touring Cozumel or enjoying an excursion or activity. Narrate where you are and what the activity is.
31
Cozumel Activity/Excursion Shot 2
00:04Show your the setting for the activity. Capture the full scene and colorful action. Reshoot if necessary.
32
Cozumel Activity/Excursion Shot 3
00:04Now shoot your group having fun and enjoying one another.
33
Dinner Day 4
00:04Show your group at dinner - it's best to shoot this as the food arrives so you get the people, food and reactions all in one shot.
34
Dinner - Conversation
00:05Ask people of the highlight of their day at Cozumel. Have them keep it brief. If they go too long, consider reshooting and asking them just for a quick highlight.
35
Evening Activity Day 4
00:04Show the evening entertainment with friends. Reshoot if necessary to get a good shot.
36
Day 5 Breakfast
00:06You're in port in Cozumel! Describe your plans for the day as you show your family/friends enjoying breakfast
37
Activity Shot 1
00:06Show your family/friends enjoying a cruise activity - dining, fitness, games, pool, etc.
38
Activity Shot 2
00:06Show more of your activity on the ship. Try and include some signage in your shot
39
Activity Shot 3
00:06Show your family/friends touring a port or enjoying a cruise activity - dining, fitness, games, pool or club.
40
Dinner Day 5
00:08Show your group at dinner - this is your last night. Ask everyone about their best experience of the cruise.
41
Dinner - Conversation
00:08Capture more of the discussion of highlights - destinations visited, activities tried, people met, etc.
42
Evening Activity Day 5
00:04Show the evening entertainment with friends. Reshoot if necessary to get a good shot.
43
Dramatic Closing
00:05Get a dramatic final shot - top deck at sunset, or everyone toasting a dinner, or heading off the ship with luggage.
44
Parting Thoughts Or Review
00:06If you'd like, share your own personal review or highlights for the viewer. Then sign off
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
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