The Shotlist template is a ready-made Storyflow board for listing every shot in a production, with the camera, lens, angle, movement, and framing notes laid out shot by shot on an infinite canvas.
About this template
The Shotlist template gives you one canvas to break a script, scene, or sequence down into individual shots. Each shot gets its own block where you note the shot size (wide, medium, close-up), camera angle, lens, movement, and any lighting or blocking reminders, so nothing is left to chance on set. Drop reference frames and location photos next to each shot so the intended look is clear before the camera rolls.
It is built for directors, cinematographers, first ADs, video producers, and solo creators who need a production-ready plan rather than a loose idea list. Arrange shots in scene order, group them by setup or location to shoot efficiently, and invite your crew so everyone reads from the same board on shoot day.
The board comes pre-arranged with shot blocks, columns for grouping by scene or setup, and space for reference images and links. Storyflow's AI assistant can read the active board to help you spot missing coverage, suggest additional angles, or tighten your shot descriptions as you plan.
How to use the Shotlist Template
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Open the Shotlist template to load the shot blocks and grouping columns onto your canvas.
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Fill in each shot with its size, angle, lens, and camera movement, then add a one-line description of the action.
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Drop reference frames, location photos, and links beside the shots so the intended look is clear.
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Rearrange and group shots by scene or setup to plan an efficient shoot order.
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Ask the AI assistant to review the board for missing coverage or to refine your shot descriptions.
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Invite your director, DP, and crew to view the board and work from one plan on shoot day.
Frequently asked questions
What is a shotlist?
A shotlist is a shot-by-shot plan for a production that records each shot's size, camera angle, lens, movement, and framing along with a short description of the action. It tells the crew exactly what to capture and in what order, so the shoot day runs on a clear plan instead of guesswork.
Who is the Shotlist template for?
It is for directors, cinematographers, first ADs, video producers, content creators, and students who need to plan camera coverage before a shoot. Solo creators can plan a full video alone, and teams can invite their crew to read from the same board.
How is a shotlist different from a storyboard?
A storyboard sketches what each frame looks like, while a shotlist is the written technical breakdown of every shot with its camera, lens, angle, and movement. Many productions use both, and you can pair this template with Storyflow's Storyboard template on the same canvas.
Is the Shotlist template free?
Yes. Storyflow is free to start and runs in your browser, so you can open the Shotlist template, customize it on the canvas, and begin planning your shoot right away.
Can the AI assistant help me build my shotlist?
Yes. Storyflow's AI assistant reads your active board and can help you spot missing coverage, suggest additional angles, and tighten your shot descriptions as you plan. It helps you think and work faster rather than building the entire shotlist for you.
