Free shot list builder
Plan every shot before you roll camera. Organise by scene, choose shot type, angle, movement, and equipment — then print a clean, professional shot list to take on the day.
Designed by video editors who've wasted enough shoot days finding out coverage gaps in the timeline.
Organise shots by scene or location. Collapsible scenes keep the view manageable on complex productions with 50+ shots.
From wide shots to ECUs, static to gimbal, high angle to worm's eye — every standard combination is in the dropdowns. No typing required.
Check shots off as you capture them on the day. The shot counter shows you how many are left in each scene and overall.
Note which camera, lens, or rig each shot needs, and estimate the duration — helps with scheduling the day and briefing the crew.
Prints as a compact table with a clear header for each scene — readable on a clipboard, not just a screen. Takes 30 seconds to share with the whole crew.
Sign up free to save shot lists against a project name and continue building them across sessions or devices.
Set up scenes, add shots, and print. Start to finish in under an hour for most projects.
Add a scene for each location or sequence. Give each one a name and location so your crew knows where they're going.
Use the dropdowns to pick shot type, angle, and movement. Add a brief description so the DP and director are aligned.
Flag any specialist equipment (drone, macro, gimbal) and estimate each shot's duration for scheduling purposes.
Print to PDF for a clean on-set reference. Check shots off as you capture them and track overall progress.
Anyone who plans video shoots benefits from a written shot list.
Plan your own shooting day without relying on memory. A shot list makes you faster on set and catches coverage gaps before they cost you a re-shoot.
Share the shot list with your DP, gaffer, and talent before the day. A aligned crew shoots faster and needs fewer setups.
Give your content team a structured planning tool. Even simple interview setups benefit from a written list — it shows clients you're organised and professional.
A shot list is a detailed, ordered list of every shot you plan to capture on a shoot day, grouped by scene or location. It tells the crew what camera angle, movement, and equipment each shot needs — and gives the director or editor a blueprint to shoot against. Without a shot list, shoot days run long, coverage gaps appear in the edit, and "we'll get that in post" becomes a recurring phrase. A shot list turns a creative vision into an executable plan.
A complete shot list includes: shot number (for reference on the day), shot type (wide shot, close-up, OTS, etc.), camera angle (eye level, high angle, low angle), camera movement (static, dolly, gimbal, handheld), a brief description of the action or subject, the equipment required (A-cam, drone, macro lens), the estimated duration, and a done checkbox to mark shots as captured on the day. This builder includes all of these fields.
The main shot types used in professional video production are: Wide Shot (WS) — establishes the scene or shows the full subject. Medium Wide Shot (MWS) — waist-up with some environment. Medium Shot (MS) — waist-up, typical interview framing. Medium Close-Up (MCU) — chest-up. Close-Up (CU) — face or object in detail. Extreme Close-Up (ECU) — a specific detail. Over the Shoulder (OTS) — one subject seen over another's shoulder. Point of View (POV) — camera as the subject's eyes. Two-Shot — two subjects in frame. Insert — a detail cut-away. Aerial — drone or high overhead.
Group shots by scene or location first — this minimises the number of times you move the camera rig and reconfigure lighting. Within each scene, order shots from the most equipment-intensive setup (which you want to capture while the crew is fresh) to the lightest. Always capture the wide/establishing shot before moving in to tighter coverage — if you lose time, you can cut around missing cutaways, but you can't cut a scene without coverage.
Yes — especially for corporate videos. Corporate shoots often have limited time with on-screen talent (executives who can't re-shoot a week later), complex B-roll requirements across multiple locations, and tight edit deadlines. A shot list ensures you capture all the coverage the editor needs and that the shoot day runs to schedule. It also serves as a communication tool with the client: sharing the shot list in advance helps them understand what you're delivering and reduces "can we just add one more thing" surprises on the day.
For a simple corporate talking-head video, 20–30 minutes. For a multi-scene brand film, 1–3 hours. For a complex commercial with multiple locations and camera setups, a full day. The time is worth it: a thorough shot list typically saves 2–3 hours on the shoot day and several additional hours in the edit room when you discover you actually have all the coverage you planned for.
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