Shot List part 1 (planning)

Hello, reader. Welcome to my blog. This post is about the process of creating a shot list. Let's begin.

First,

What is a shot list?

A shot list is a comprehensive, pre-production document detailing every camera shot needed for a film, video, or photo shoot.

Basically, it's like a checklist that organizes all the cinematic elements needed for each shot.

Why is it important?

With a shot list, my job as a cinematographer is easier for many reasons. But especially because it gives me a structure for what I'm going to do. And with a structure, we save time. Time is very valuable because editing takes a lot of time, and this makes things easier for the editor.

Since some time has passed since my first production, I refreshed my memory with this video (which I had already seen before) to have a clear guide of what to do.

                                                           How to Make a SHOT LIST

Takeaways:

In previous posts (Cinematography in Thrillers Part 1 and 2), I analyzed which cinematic elements to use. For the shot list, I plan to implement tracking shots, Dutch angles, and close-ups. I'm 99% sure I'll use them since, according to my research, they're very effective for thrillers. I also want to add that I'll be using a considerable number of close-ups in the second scene because the video I watched (How to Make a Shot List) mentioned that they elevate the cinematic quality of films.

That's all for now, reader. Thank you for reading this collection of thoughts.

-Dragorite