NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Restaurant Review
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
7 shots 01:27 Bill Youstra
🍝About This Video Story
Video review of a restaurant, showing interior, exterior, menu, dishes and reactions.
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
Exterior
00:05Briefly shoot the outside of restaurant. While shooting, greet viewers and say the name and cuisine of the restaurant.
2
Decor
00:08Show the interior while you describe it
3
Expectations
00:12Describe why you chose this restaurant and what your expectations are
4
Menu
00:15Show the menu while you comment
5
The Food
00:15Once the dishes are served, shoot each one and say what it is. Comment on any side dishes or why the dish was chosen.
6
Food Reviews
00:20After everyone's had a few bites (but before they're done), shoot each person describing their reaction. The more detail the better.
7
Final Thoughts
00:12What's your overall reaction to the restaurant? Would you recommend? Any specific menu choices?
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.
