Showing up to film without a shot list means forgetting clips you need and re-shooting later. This template maps every angle, b-roll, and setup so a single filming session captures everything the edit requires.
List shots from the script. Walk through your script and list every shot it implies, including talking-head, demo, and reaction moments.
Add b-roll you will need. For each script section, note the cutaways the editor will want so you capture them in the same session.
Group by location and setup. Reorder shots so you film everything in one setup before moving, saving lighting and lens changes.
Check off on set. Mark each shot captured as you film so nothing gets missed before you tear down the setup.
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One row per shot. Order them by setup or location to minimize resets on set.
| Shot # | Scene / section | Shot type | Angle / framing | Location | Captured? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold open | Talking head | Medium, eye level | Desk | No |
| 2 | Demo | Over-the-shoulder | Top-down on screen | Desk | No |
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Detailed enough that you can film without re-reading the script. List the shot type, framing, and location for each shot, and group them by setup so you are not constantly resetting lights and lenses.
