NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
As a culinary tour guide, share your favorites from one restaurant, cafe or even a food truck. Make this while you have a sample of at least one item available to shoot as a close-up.
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.
Either in front of the restaurant or inside with a vibrant background, introduce yourself and say you'll be highlighting your favorite dishes at <restaurant name>.
First, describe the restaurant: where it's located, the style and theming, how long you've visited and why you're a loyal diner there.
Scan 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. You don't have to scan the entire menu.
Shoot a close-up as you say it's name, general description, and describe why you yourself love it. In the next shot you'll take a bite.
Now 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. With the next two items you can just describe them without this same shot.
Now highlight your next favorite at the restaurant. Again say it's name, the general description, then describe why you yourself love it. If you have it, show it as well. It's ok just to show and bite the first item.
Now highlight your next favorite at the restaurant. Again say it's name, the general description, then describe why you yourself love it.
Say something like: "Thanks for watching! You should try for yourself, at <restaurant name> here in <neighborhood name.>"
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.
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.
