NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Squash Match
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
The Location - Exterior
00:03BRIEFLY show the outside of where you'll be playing.
2
The Location - Interior
00:05BRIEFLY show the inside of where you'll be playing. Pan around a bit.
3
Your Crew At The Court
00:06Show you and your friends and share a bit of pre-game chatter or trash talk.
4
Warm Up
00:04Show everyone warming up. You can have the camera on-court for this part.
5
Game Shot 1
00:03Show some action from the match. Have someone else shoot from outside.
6
Game Shot 2
00:03Show some more action from the match. You can try shooting with the phone on the floor for some fun shots.
7
Game Shot 3
00:03Show some more action from the match. Try alternate angles to keep some visual variety.
8
Game Shot 4
00:03Show some more action from the match. Remember you can add, delete or re-shoot a shot. Keep re-shooting til you get some great action.
9
After-Match Commentary & Sign Off
00:07Have you and your group share their thoughts on the match. Who won and what were the highlights. 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.
Start wide...
...then move closer on subsequent shot for the scene.
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.
