NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Social Commentary
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
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
Opening
00:06Start with your name and how you’re involved with the drama.
2
The Backstory
00:08If there’s any background info that’s relevant, describe it here.
3
The Players
00:08First, identify all the people in the drama and how they’re related to each other. If you can, include these people in the shot, or shoot their images on your laptop.
4
The Situation
00:10Describe what happened. Keep it objective and fact-based. You'll be adding your perspective in the next shot.
5
Your Perspective
00:10Share your thoughts on WHY it happened. What are the dynamics at play? Who handled it well?
6
What It Means?
00:10Describe WHY it matters at all. What norms or values were affected? Has this changed anything going forward?
7
What’s Next
00:08How does this affect others? How is it going to play out? Finish up with your hopes of how it gets resolved.
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.
