NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Spit Take
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
😲About This Video Story
The classic: you’re having a drink; someone surprises you; you spit out the drink. Fun.
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
The Setting
00:05Brief wide shot of where you are. Get the surroundings and any signage that clarifies the location.
2
The Setup
00:05A quick shot of you enjoying a beverage, with no knowledge of what’s to come.
3
The Surprise
00:05Show the surprise that will trigger the spit-take (next shot).
4
The Spit-Take
00:03A shot of you, reacting with shock and spraying the beverage out in front of you. Keep shooting til you get a good one.
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.
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.
