NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Recipe
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
9 shots 01:05 Bill Youstra
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
Intro
00:08Introduce yourself and say what you'll be making and why you like this recipe
2
Instructions
00:07Shoot the printed-out recipe so people can read the detail. Tell them to pause the video to read the detail. You can also write the URL of the recipe as a title to superimpose over this shot.
3
Ingredients
00:08Pan the camera across all the ingredients and say what they are, calling out special brands and choices you made. It's best to have them lined up on your counter.
4
Step 1
00:08Show the first step in the recipe. You don't have to show the whole step...just enough to say what the step is.
5
Step 2
00:08Show the next step. Add any tips or suggestions for your techniques.
6
Step 3
00:08Show the next step. You don't have to show the whole step...just enough to get the point across.
7
Step 4
00:08Show the next step. You don't have to show the whole step...just enough to get the point across.
8
Finished Result
00:03Show the finished result.
9
Suggestions
00:07Give final comments as well as variations on the recipe
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.
