NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Today I Learned
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
4 shots 00:38 Bill Youstra
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
TL;DR
00:10Give a very brief summary of what you learned.
2
Context & Backstory
00:08Describe the context of what you experienced and why it was relevant to you.
3
What I Learned
00:10Now share a bit more about what you learned. Add nuance and detail that’s not in the first shot.
4
What It Means
00:10Describe how this learning affects you. Will you behave differently? Will it change your life? Why should anyone else care?
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.
