NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Stock Pick
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
Introduction
00:08Introduce yourself and any context/experience that lends credibility. Say what company you’ll be discussing.
2
Disclaimer
00:05Emphasize that this is not investing advice and that people should consult a financial professional before investing.
3
Company Background
00:15Say what the company does, any interesting history or characteristics
4
Analysis 1: Fundamentals
00:10What’s the company doing right or wrong in the operation of its business. Any key assets/strengths?
5
Analysis 2: Market, Competition & Risk
00:10Talk about the market they serve. Is it growing? Robust? What about substitutes and competitors?
6
Analysis 3: Operating Numbers
00:10Get into the nuts & bolts of revenue and profitability trends. Comment on cash flow & debt.
7
Analysis 4: Valuation
00:10State the current price and why that’s low/high. What multiples do comparative companies have.
8
Your Plan
00:10Outline your plan: “I’d buy it at $x and plan to hold until...” Don’t use the word “recommendation or “advise”...you don’t want to get sued.
9
Sign Off
00:10Thank the viewer and ask them to respond with their thoughts or their own stock picks. Repeat that this isn’t a recommendation or advise...just your thoughts on the company.
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.
