Shot List Website
Create online shot lists
StudioBinder’s shot list website provides filmmakers with a powerful online platform to create, customize, and manage detailed shot lists.
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Shot List Maker UI
Build shot lists for film with complete ease
Our shot list website features an intuitive interface that simplifies creating and editing shot lists. Whether you’re working on a feature or a short film, customize shot details & organize your shoot efficiently.
Script Imports
Generate shot lists from your screenplay
Import your screenplay directly into the shot list website to automatically generate shot lists for every scene. This integration speeds up pre-production and helps organize your entire shoot.
Our platform accepts screenplays made in Final Draft (.fdx), Fountain (.fountain), PDF, Word and Text documents.
Shot Types
Customize the shot list columns
Choose from a wide variety of shot types such as camera angles, lens choices, and movements. The shot list creator lets you adjust the layout to fit the unique needs of your video or photo production.
How to Make a Shot List
Add shot details and reference images
Add essential shot specs including frame rate, location, lighting, and sound. Having detailed shot information in your shot list software ensures your team stays on the same page.
Shot Tagger
Speed up shot listing with our shot tagger
Use shot tagging to quickly link shots to lines of dialogue or action within your script. This feature streamlines the shot list building process and increases accuracy.
Camera Setups
Plan your shoot effectively
Group shots into camera and lighting setups to create an efficient shooting schedule. Rearrange your day with drag-and-drop scheduling and track estimated shoot times.
Sharing
Keep your team aligned
Share your shot list online with collaborators and invite team members to comment or provide feedback.
Our shot list program supports seamless communication and powerful teamwork.
Collaboration
Sync changes instantly across your team
Make real-time edits and updates that sync across all team members instantly. Keep everyone working from the latest version of the shot list for a smooth production process.
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 shots from anywhere
Access and update your shot lists on any device with our mobile-friendly shot list website. Whether on set or remote, stay connected and keep your production moving smoothly.
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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
Sample Shot List
Explore shot list examples
Browse a sample shot list created with StudioBinder’s shot list website. See how the tool helps filmmakers plan, organize, and execute shoots effectively.
"StudioBinder places many of the tools you would need when managing a video production into one central place without the need of creating multiple excel, PDF & doc files. Information can be quickly updated, distributed & viewed minimizing any miscommunications."
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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 List FAQs
Shotlisting basics explained
The basic process of building a shot list is quite simple: make a list of all the shots you need for a scene. This not only helps get your vision down on paper, but it also aids in scheduling each shoot day.
- Read your script and visualize each shot
- Make a list of shots, including a description and details
- Order the shots in order of how they'll be shot
- Send your list to your DP and 1st AD for feedback and scheduling
There are two ways to create a shot list: by hand or with shot list software. The traditional pen and paper method is more immediate and tactile, but it lacks the flexibility of a dedicated shot list maker like StudioBinder when changes are needed.
A shot list template is a blank list for you to fill out with your desired shots for a scene. It will most likely look like a spreadsheet where you can fill in details like the scene and shot numbers, shot size, camera movement, camera lenses, notes for VFX, etc.
Shot lists aren't necessary, but they are highly recommended. Not only do they help creators visualize what they need for each scene, it also function as a checklist on set to help ensure you get all the coverage you need.
While there is no rule about shot list format, the most important thing to remember is clarity and organization. As a "list," imagine a spreadsheet-style layout with a different row for each shot. It's up to you to decide how many columns to include, depending on how detailed or streamlined you want the shot list to be.
When planning your shot list, it's usually best to avoid designating shots with letters that resemble numbers. For example, the letter "O" could easily be mistaken for a zero.
Photoshoots also use shot lists to help organize and strategize. Each shot in the list could be a different pose, outfit, location, lighting setup, etc., so that the photographer, agency, model, and everyone else know the plan for the shoot.
In film, the shot list is usually built by the director, who will create a sort of "wish list" for their shots. They might also collaborate with the cinematographer and perhaps the editor to make sure all the proper coverage needed will be included.
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