Shot List Template
Notes and Tips

1. I have included the details of two shots from one of my past projects for the purpose of illustrating how to make the most of this template (the shots are in the Ray Ban spot on my reel).

2. You can add as many extra rows as you need.

3. Make sure you supply a copy to the producer and cinematographer – bring extra copies to the tech scout.

4. Always think carefully about how each shot will be cut together with other shots, because this will raise issues that you must be aware of while you shoot. This is one of the keys to directing shots that can then be assembled into smooth, compelling sequences.

Shot number	Description	Covering	Performance notes	Technical notes	
1	Track-in 2-shot. Medium focal length (~85mm).
Start with boss walking towards camera; employee walks into frame to produce wide 2-shot; track in slowly as he speaks; end on tight close up of boss over employee’s shoulder.	Whole scene. 	Boss is absorbed in documents; keeps walking and does not notice employee until employee walks into shot and starts talking.

	Employee’s shoulder must be dark in the frame: use dark shirt and maybe flag to cast shadow.

Keeping boss in focus might be tricky (both he and the camera will be moving simultaneously).

Must reach final framing (camera comes to a halt) just before the delivery of the final line.	
2	Static close up of employee.	Whole scene.	Completely deadpan delivery of the final line.	Framing and focal length must match the final frame of Shot 1.