NanoFlick — Shot-by-Shot Video Guide
Y-Combinator Founder Video
Use this guide to quickly create a video for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
🐣About This Video Story
Structured video pitch based on Dalton Caldwell's "How to Apply" video. You only have 1 minute so be brief!
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
Who We Are
00:10Each person intro's themselves, qualifications and role. Be brief.
2
What we're working on
00:10Very brief description of the solution/product (not the why...that's next)
3
Why we're doing it
00:15Why does the world need this?
4
What we've accomplished so far
00:10Status of product development, customer learnings, market traction, funding, etc.
5
Why we're going to make it work
00:20Special insights, motivations, qualifications or unfair advantages
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.
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.
