NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Restaurant Dessert Binge
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🍰About This Video Story
Order everything (or at least a few) on the dessert menu then do a speed round of reviews.
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
Introduction
00:04At the restaurant, introduce yourself and say you'll be eating your way through the dessert menu at <restaurant name>.
2
Restaurant Overview
00:08First, describe the restaurant: where it's located, the style and theming, how long you've visited and why you're a loyal diner there.
3
Dessert Menu Highlight
00:04Scan the menu with the camera as you comment on the breadth of items available. Make sure the scan is slow enough so viewers can get a feel for items and pricing.
4
Item (1)
00:04Shoot a close-up as you say it's name, general description, and describe why you you're looking forward to it. In the next shot you'll take a bite.
5
Bite And React
00:04Now take a bite. Rest the phone on the table or have someone else hold it while you take a bite and describe the taste and your reaction.
6
Item (2)
00:04Now highlight your next favorite dessert. Again say it's name, the general description and why you ordered it. The next shot is the "bite & react" shot.
7
Bite And React (2)
00:04Now take a bite. Rest the phone on the table or have someone else hold it while you take a bite and describe the taste and your reaction.
8
Item (3)
00:04Now highlight your next favorite dessert. Again say it's name, the general description, then describe why you picked it.
9
Bite And React (3)
00:04Now take a bite. Again rest the phone on the table or have someone else hold it while you take a bite and describe the taste and your reaction.
10
Item (4)
00:04Now highlight your next favorite dessert. Again say it's name, the general description and why you chose it. You can skip this shot or add additional shots if you had more or less desserts.
11
Bite And React (4)
00:04Now take a bite. Again rest the phone on the table or have someone else hold it while you take a bite and describe the taste and your reaction.
12
Wrap Up
00:06Now announce your favorite (and allow others to as well). 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
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.
