Our Shot List

What is a shot list:

A shot list is a checklist of all the shots in the scene. It shows all the shots in a scene and the order in which they will be filmed on the day of the shoot. It is basically a deconstruction of the storyboard and then re-arranging the shots in the chronological order you will film on the day; this means the shots do not have to be in the order you will have in the final edited piece. 

Why do we need it:

A shot list allows you to plan and film the shots you will take. A shot list organizes the shots and prevents wasting time on set, for example: if an actor is in hair and make-up to save time you would shoot the shots that do not require the actor first, so that you save time and money. The list including the detail of each shot, such as: shot number, actor, camera needed, costume, shot type etc.This allows the cast and crew on the day of shooting to know what is being filmed, the order and what is needed for each shot.

How will it help:

A shot list will be helpful in facilitating the shoot and keeping the entire cast and crew informed of the order of the shots, so that everyone is prepared.Most importantly the camera crew, who need to be keep changing lenses and re-positioning the camera. It also will help because Mia the actress playing 'The dead girl' needs to arrive on set and go into costume and make-up. Meanwhile, we will shoot the shots which she is not in, for example: shot of sink, shot of dressing table. Whilst we shoot these scenes, it will give our actor Mike, time to get into costume; we will then go and shoot his shots (putting gloves on etc.). By the time the shots of Mike and the room are complete Mia would be finished with costume and make-up and ready to shoot her scenes. 

Overall, shot list allows us to know which shots we have filmed and to help us carry out the shoot with efficiency. 

Our shot list: