NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Someone I Met Today
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🤝About This Video Story
Share a motivating or illuminating story about someone you met today.
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
Introduction
00:08Introduce yourself and where you are. Tell the viewer that you met someone today and you couldn't wait to tell them about it.
2
Context & Backstory
00:08Describe the context of the meeting and how you came interact with them.
3
The Person
00:08Describe the person. If you can, include them in the shot. Give a bit of detail and backstory. Don't get into detail of your interaction yet - that's the next shot.
4
Your Interaction
00:08This is the meat of the story. What went down between you and what did you learn? There will be time for additional detail in the next shot.
5
Additional Perspective
00:10Now share a bit more about what you learned. Add nuance, detail and a broader perspective that’s not in the previous shot.
6
Why It's Worth Mentioning
00:10Describe why it was meaningful and any lessons you'll take going forward.
7
Sign Off
00:07Thank the viewer and maybe ask them to share the story of someone who's recently been meaningful to them. 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.
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.
