Shot list

 Hello Blog!

Last post I shared my storyboard. Now the next step is creating a shot list. Before diving in, I wanted to better my understanding on what a shot list really is. After much research, I found this article which guides you on the steps for making a shot list. 

A shot list helps you arrange your ideas and start with a well-thought-out strategy. It is a document that outlines exactly what will happen and what will be utilized in that specific shot, or scene, of the film. A shot list provides an organized strategy that is easy for everyone to follow while making sure that everyone on the team is on the same page, which essentially sets the stage for a good shoot.

Shot lists, first of all, save time. Furthermore, a well-crafted shot list keeps you organized by outlining what to anticipate at all times. It serves as a manual for maintaining organization, cutting down on time, and—above all—capturing the video that will make your story come to life.

On a shot list you should feature the shot number, the type of shot, camera angle, camera motion, and the type of audio. 

Shot 1 - (Medium shot- low angle- static) of doors swing open as the couple runs away from cops

Shot 2 - (Long shot- eye level- pan) as couple continues to run out

Shot 3 - (Long shot, high angle, static) as couple finally at peace in an abandoned hallway

Shot 4 - (Zoom in) into the male's head to commence a flashback

FLASHBACK

Shot 5 - (Long shot, eye level, handheld) of couple happy at the beach

Shot 6 - (Close up, POV) of all the luxurious stolen items

Shot 7 - (Long shot, eye level, handheld) of couple jokingly flirting while playing around with the items

Shot 8 - (Close up, Pov) male smiling in love

Shot 9 - (Close up, POV) female smiling in love

Shot 10- (Long shot, eye level, tilt up) couple running into the ocean

Shot 11 - (Zoom out) of males head to end flashback

BACK TO REAL TIME

Shot 12 -  (Long shot, eye level, pan) couple hiding as cops look around

Shot 13 - Title shot

Shot 14 - (Close up, eye level, handheld) male freaking out as he worries about the situation

Shot 15 - Medium shot, dutch angle, static) couple arguing

Shot 16 - (Zoom out) of hiding location

Shot 17 - (Long shot, Birds eye view, zoom out) of parking lot 

This is my shot list as of right now. I still believe it needs some work as we should finalize our thoughts and hopefully we can finalize our planning period by finishing the script this week. 

See you next time!