{"id":142887,"date":"2020-12-02T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=142887"},"modified":"2020-12-01T13:28:53","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T19:28:53","slug":"free-shot-list-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-shot-list-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Never Miss a Shot Again: Create a Shot List Document"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan out all your day\u2019s shots by creating a shot list document and never miss that important closeup again. Download the free template here.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Great planning and pre-production is vital to a successful project. By creating a free shot list document, you can plan out all your day’s shots and never worry about missing that important closeup again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t stress enough how important the pre-production phase is to a smooth, successful shoot. This is the time to take out all of the guesswork, plan for problems you might face, and get your ducks in a row. One important document to consider is a shot list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Is a Shot List?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, a shot list compiles all of the shots you plan on getting within a given day or project. The shot list should be a complete document of everything you\u2019d like to record, and then some. You could choose shots from your storyboard and put them into list form. Or, expand on them to ensure you\u2019ve got extra angles, just in case. A shot list helps a director get everything organized on paper, plus the ability to check off what they captured as the day progressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Organization is key to a successful production. Image via Gorodenkoff<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Not only does the shot list give you a concrete list to check off from, but it keeps the rest of the crew on the same page, as well. If you\u2019re working with a crew, they’re able to see exactly what each scene will need to cover and plan accordingly. Once you\u2019re wrapped with a specific shot, the crew will know what they\u2019re moving onto for the next shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, you\u2019ll want to include at least the director of photography (DP) and the assistant director (AD) in the creation of the document. The AD will advise on what’s feasible given the schedule, crew, and location. The DP will be able to talk through specific shots and what will be needed to capture them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips to Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It’s just as important to keep your crew involved with each step of the production. Image via weedezign<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few tips to consider when filling out your shot list.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n