Shot List Generator
Shot listing in a flash
StudioBinder’s shot list generator helps filmmakers build and organize shot lists with ease.
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Shot List Generator App
Simplify your creative workflow
Create shot lists fast with our user-friendly shot list generator. Customize shots, add details, and keep your production organized.
Script Imports
Turn screenplays into shot lists
StudioBinder helps transform scripts into clear, actionable shot lists.
Import your screenplay and instantly generate shot lists. Our platform accepts Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain, PDF, Word, and Text documents.
Shot Types
Tailor shot lists to your needs
Filter and arrange shot details to suit your production style. The flexible layout adapts for any project size.
How to Make a Shot List
Add details to every shot
Enhance your shot list with crucial details such as shot size, camera movement, lens type, frame rate & location.
Keeping all your shot specs organized helps your team stay aligned and ensures a smooth shooting day.
Shot Tagging
Build shot lists fast with shot tagging
With shot tagging, select any line of action or dialogue from your script to instantly add a shot to your list. This powerful feature speeds up the process and helps maintain accuracy and consistency across your project.
Camera Setups
Schedule your ideal day
Group your shots into camera setups or lighting setups for an efficient shooting schedule. Drag and drop to rearrange, include time estimates, and let the shot list generator calculate your total shoot time to keep your shoot on track.
Sharing
Share and collaborate
Easily share your shot lists with collaborators using view-only links or invite team members to review and comment. The shot list generator enables real-time collaboration, ensuring your team stays aligned throughout the production process.
Collaboration
Collaborate on projects with your entire team
Make edits that update instantly across all devices and team members. The shot list generator ensures your entire crew works with the most current shot list, avoiding confusion and mistakes on set.
Director
The director builds the core shot list to express the creative vision.
Director of Photography
The DP fills in technical details like equipment, lens, lighting setups, etc.
1st Assistant Director
The 1st AD works in the necessary time estimates to schedule the day.
Mobile-Ready
Manage your shot lists from anywhere
Access and update your shot list anytime, anywhere with StudioBinder’s web-based tools. Whether on set or on the go, your shot list stays synced and accessible from any device, including smartphones and tablets.
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More shot list features
Media Library
Your media organized
Groups
Organize your shot lists
Aspect Ratios
Adjust every ratio
Comments
Colors
Call out shots with color
Tasks
Advanced
PDF Generator
Board View
See it like a storyboard
Export
Archive
Archive old shot lists to keep an accessible history.
Shot Numbers
Choose digits, letters, or your own custom numbering system.
Banners
Add camera setups, company moves, & meal breaks
Shot List Examples
See how it works
Explore this sample shot list generated with StudioBinder’s shot list generator.
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What are the 8 steps in shot listing?
Open StudioBinder on your browser.
Click on the Shot List tab on the project homepage.
Choose to either import a script or create a shot list from scratch.
Name the shot list, select shot details, and add images or insert blank shots.
Add an image to each frame from the Media Library or upload new images.
Enter details, including the scene number, description, and notes.
Populate your shot specs with camera movement, lenses, VFX, and more.
Create a custom PDF, send a view-only link, or invite team members for feedback.
Shot Listing FAQs
Shot listing basics explained
A shot list generator is software that assists in the shot listing process. Software like StudioBinder makes it easy to add shots directly from your script, with details and information needed for scheduling.
In StudioBinder, it starts by importing your script. Each scene is automatically given a dedicated shot list for you to populate. When you've completed the process, export a customizable PDF and share it with the crew.
StudioBinder is free to start making your shot list. Import your script, start tagging shots, and add all the necessary shot specs.
Yes, in StudioBinder, once your script is imported, the shot listing can begin. Each scene is given its own shot list and it's up to you to fill it in with your vision.
Absolutely. You can manually move your shots into the ideal order, whether by camera or lighting setups, location, etc. You have full freedom to assemble the perfect shot list.
Yes, sharing and collaboration in StudioBinder is a snap. Team members can review the shot list at any point. View-only links can be shared with anyone else, regardless of whether they have their own StudioBinder account. You can also attach the shot list to you call sheets so that everyone on set has access.
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Share docs & media
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