The Best Alternative to Shot Lister Pro

Different Approaches

Shot Lister Pro is a shot list creator that allows users to create shot lists and a daily shot schedule to share with their crew on a mobile platform.

It’s a text-based tool that puts your spreadsheet in everyone’s hand.

Shot Lister Pro’s shot list software has similarities to ours, but it does not provide the same A-to-Z functionality that links your tasks, calendars, contact messaging, and other project management to improve collaboration across teams.   

This modern approach is what defines us here at StudioBinder.

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Shot Lister Pro is shot listing software.

StudioBinder is mission control for production teams.

Shot Lister Pro has some collaborative features, but the true value of a shot lister pro is being able to put your shot list in your crew’s hands.

It’s a nice feature, but their online collaborative experience and features are still limited when compared to StudioBinder.

We give you the tools to view, comment, and approve shot lists and storyboards with image upload capabilities, all of which are saved securely on the cloud.

Shot Lister Pro gives you the ability to change shot specs and link shots to each other so that you can build an effective schedule for your days on set.

We take it a step further by helping you create camera setups, group shots, schedule them out on the day, and even add estimated prep and shoot times. You can now build your shots, shot by shot, without any additional effort.

Your daily shooting schedule is also part of a larger scene based shooting schedule for your entire production, both linked to your production calendar. 

StudioBinder is a professional tool for digital agencies, filmmakers, and content creators who want their shot lists & storyboards to reflect their vision.

Shot Lister Pro has a nice interface, but they leave a lot of valuable visualization tools out of their software. Images are not part of the equation, which means you can’t change your aspect ratio, nor can you change to shot lists.  

StudioBinder lets you quickly change your shot list into a shot lists, and use the presentation mode to create a slideshow to send to clients or review your shots on an image to image basis. Our shot list feature allows you to import and view scripts, and then preview that script while you visualize your scenes. 

StudioBinder’s interface is clean and intuitive, and our software is cloud-based, which means you can securely access your screenplay and other features anywhere in the world. Best part is that you can quickly share your vision with clients, producers, and your team.

Shot lists are just one piece in a complicated puzzle. Our shot lists & storyboards are connected to every other feature in StudioBinder like scripts, breakdowns, production reports, shooting schedules, contact lists, calendars, and more.

StudioBinder shot lists are auto-integrated with each and every one of these features which means you’ll only have to input data once.

Feature by Feature

Interface Comparison

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Shot Lister Pro does not have a call sheet feature. 

StudioBinder auto-populates call sheets with data from other pages, and you can include personalized notes and file attachments like maps in every email. Our call sheets are integrated with Google Places and DarkSky Weather APIs to automatically include Google Maplinks and up-to-date weather changes.

StudioBinder sends call sheets as emails, PDFs and text messages with one-click. Every recipient receives a personalized email digest with the information that pertains to them like call time, parking details, map links to the location, and a "Confirm" button to RSVP so that no one is left behind on your production. 

StudioBinder tracks the delivery status, view counts, and RSVPs of every call sheet that is sent to a specific recipient. Notice someone didn't open their call sheet? No problem, you know exactly why, and can swiftly resolve and resend.

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Shot Lister Pro does not offer FREE screenwriting software like StudioBinder.

Our screenwriting software is completely free to anyone, and there are zero limitations on page count or number of scripts, and your screenplays will never have a disruptive watermark to act as a blot on your screenplay.

Create view-only share links, or add comments and task lists for the ultimate collaborative screenwriting experience. You'll have professionally formatted screenplays on a clean and intuitive interface without spending a dime.

Create multiple versions to keep track of your progress and revert back to any version whenever you like. Then use the rest of StudioBinder's highly integrated production tools to build your production with your team. 

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Shot Lister Pro does not have a script breakdown feature.

StudioBinder script breakdowns are the quickest and most accurate way to identify all the requirements for your projects. Import any script file type and then breakdown your script with options to tag all mentions, merge elements, or create variants for greater detail when labeling elements. 

Our interface is easy to read and navigate. You're able to embed images, videos, or scene notes to each individual scene. Add comments and tasks.

StudioBinder script breakdowns are highly predictive which means you can avoid unnecessary redundancies. Every piece of data you input into your script breakdown will auto-populate across the rest of your features, and stellar production reports are generated with various view and filter options so that you can see what you need for the day... or the entire shoot.  

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Shot Lister Pro does not have a scheduling feature.

StudioBinder shooting schedules allow you to reorder strips based on multiple criteria like time, setting, and cast. You can assign a physical location, add daybreaks manually or based on a set of customizable criteria. Add note banners, camera and lighting setup banners, and renumber scenes.

​Our stripboards have a script preview window which allow you to read the corresponding scene for each strip, and you can alter your script directly from your stripboard if necessary. Every addition or change you make will populate across all of your other StudioBinder features. 

Our shooting schedule feature are made up of easy to understand, industry standard color strips for each scene. Comments and tasks are a breeze to read and you can quickly analyze your schedule with cast numbers, page counts, or change the specifications to your preferred view type. 

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Shot Lister Pro has no a contact management feature. This means you'll need a separate application to organize contacts like talent, crew, clients, extras, etc.

StudioBinder provides a master contact book where details are stored securely. Easily reassign existing contacts to new projects with just a few clicks.

Also, StudioBinder's integrated messaging system helps you send styled production updates that feature your production or company letterhead. 

File Management

StudioBinder offers a robust media library and file storage feature.

Securely upload and preview deal memos, financial documents, permits, invoices, headshots, etc. View, crop, and rotate files all within StudioBinder.

You can also invite your team to shared folders, where they can add and edit files together. Use comments to gather feedback right next to specific files.

A major part of production is document and media management.

Something you only get with StudioBinder.

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