Shot List

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To put it simply, a shot list helps in the planning and filming - it ensures that all the necessary shots are filmed to avoid missing out key scenes of the film. The video below shows us how to effectively organise and create our shot list:


Video form YouTube. Alternative link, in case the video doesn't work. 

 The shot list shown in the video was very complex, so to make it easier for me when I film, I narrowed the columns down to: scene, shot, movement, angle and notes:

SCENE
SHOT
MOVEMENT
ANGLE
NOTES
Opens with: SPECTRE PRODUCTIONS
1
CU
Pan-right
Mid
Put up wallpaper and tear some, place some long torn pieces on the floor. Low-key lighting. (Use a reflector? - in case it is too dark)
2
MLS
Locked off
Mid
Put duct tape vertically on windows (represent the barred windows). Place sheer curtains so that the female character can brush past it.
3a
CU
Locked off
Mid
Pencil rolls off table (cross-cut shot).
3b
CU
Locked off
Mid
Pencil falls on the floor.
4
XCU
Locked off
Low
Shows the curtain moving slightly.
5
CU
Locked off
Mid
The door is slightly open. Key is shown on the floor.
6
MLS
Zoom in
Mid
Female character’s back is facing the camera. She is rocking back and forth.
7
XCU
Locked off
High/Mid
The female character is shaking as she tries to pick up the pencil.
8
XCU
Locked off
Mid
Female character is looking around the room frantically.
9
MS
Locked off
Mid
Female character’s back is still facing the audience. She starts crawling to the desk.
10
MS
Tracking
Mid
The camera follows to the back of the female character’s head. The screen cuts to black.
11
POV
Locked off
High
The fades in and out (to mimic blinking). The female character is writing in her journal. Demonic voices gradually fade in.
12
POV
Whip pan
Mid
Female character looks to her right - bed is shown, and a shadow on the wall.
13
XCU
Locked off
Mid
The demonic voices are getting louder - female character is trying to cover her ears (blocking out the noise). Her face is not revealed yet.
14
XCU
Locked off
Mid
Female character is looking down - writing in her journal. Her eyebrows are knitted together.
15
XCU
Locked off
Mid
Shuffling can be heard - female character turns around.
16
POV
Locked off
High
Female character closes her journal. The demonic voices die down. Screen cuts to black
17
MS
Track
Mid
Female character is crawling back to where is was sat in the beginning of the film.
18
MLS
Zoom out
Mid
Female character looks down and when the shot zooms out, Will (her husband) is revealed.
19
MLS
Locked off
Mid
The female character is looking at Will, who is lying unconscious on the floor. The key can also be seen - symbolic.
20
CU
Locked off
High
Will, is groaning (unconscious), rubbing his head.
21
MS
Locked off
Mid
Female character crawls over Will - crawls back to her desk.
22
CU
Locked off
Mid
She is crawling to the desk, and a figure/shadow can be seen behind her.
23
CU
Locked off
Mid
Female character stands up, slowly walks to her desk.
24
CU
Tracking
Mid
The camera follows from behind her head to the front of her.
25a
CU
Vertical Pan
Mid
Slowly reveal the female character.
25b
CU
Locked off
Mid
The female character’s appearance is better. Her hair is shorter (?)/groomed. This is how would appear in the beginning of the film. She smiles.
26
CUT TO BLACK SCREEN - SHOWING TITLE
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CONCLUSION
Creating a shot list has enabled me to understand the cinematography that I will be using within the production, and organising the shots beforehand allows me know which camera shots, angles and movement will be involved. Furthermore, using this shot list during the production will allow me to improve or alter any shots - during filming - and thus make my media product more effective.


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4 comments:

  1. Binge. Read. Watch16 March 2016 at 02:47

    I liked how you explained why it is important for a shot list to be created. noice

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  2. Binge. Read. Watch16 March 2016 at 02:48

    Nice*

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  3. Mrs Holly23 March 2016 at 03:16

    It is a great shot list that is detailed and will help you when it comes to filming. Perhaps referring to the frame of your storyboard will help you visualise the shot with reference to the big picture.

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