What camera details can I record for a shot?

Each shot can include shot size, description, camera angle, movement, lens, frame rate, shutter angle, estimated duration, storyboards, and production tags.

Can I build a shot list scene by scene?

Yes. Use the scene navigator or Previous and Next controls to move through the script while each shot stays attached to its scene and slugline.

Can I add storyboards to shots?

Yes. Draw a storyboard, upload media after reviewing the upload queue, or choose existing artwork from the media library.

Can I choose which shot-list columns are visible?

Yes. Column preferences control which camera, timing, storyboard, and tag columns appear in the working shot list and print preparation.

Can I print or export the shot list?

Yes. MoviePrepper provides shot-list print controls and XLSX export for production meetings, camera prep, and set use.

Film shot lister

Shot List

Build the director and camera team’s shot list beside the script, with the creative, technical, timing, and storyboard details needed to cover the scene.

Move from scene to scene, set the shot order, track lenses and movement, attach boards, estimate screen time, and prepare a clean list for tech scouts, production meetings, and set.

Scene 24INT. MOTEL ROOM - NIGHT

ShotStoryboardSizeDescriptionLens

24AWSWideEstablish room and doorway24mm

24BCUClosePush in as Ava lowers her voice50mm

24COTSOverDoorway reveal and rack focus85mm

Director and camera prep

Keep the shot list connected to the scene

Select a script, open the screenplay beside the list, and step through scenes without losing the slugline or coverage plan. Each scene keeps its own ordered shots, boards, camera notes, timing, and production tags.

Choose a scene

Use Navigator or Previous and Next to move through the script.

Build coverage

Add the shot size, description, angle, movement, and camera settings.

Add boards and needs

Draw or attach storyboards and tag the departments needed for the setup.

Take it to set

Order the shots, review scene time, print the list, or export XLSX.

Shot Lister features

Creative coverage with camera detail

Keep the intention of the shot and the practical setup information in the same list.

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Scene-based shot lists

Keep every shot attached to its scene number, slugline, and place in the script.

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Scene navigator

Find a scene directly or move through scenes with Previous and Next controls.

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Script beside the list

Show or hide the source PDF and zoom the page while planning coverage.

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Shot size and description

Record framing and describe the action, composition, or purpose of the setup.

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Angle and movement

Track camera angle and movement for static frames, pans, tilts, pushes, tracks, handheld work, and more.

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Lens

Carry the planned focal length with the shot so camera prep stays specific.

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Frame rate and shutter

Record FPS and shutter angle for normal speed, slow motion, action, and special camera work.

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Shot duration

Estimate minutes per setup and see the combined time for the current scene.

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Drag shot order

Put the coverage into the intended shooting or editorial order with drag controls.

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Copy and move shots

Duplicate a setup or move it to another scene without rebuilding its details.

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Production tags

Tag camera, grip, electric, sound, art, stunts, VFX, or custom production needs on the shot.

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Column preferences

Show only the columns needed for the current planning session or department review.

Storyboard each setup

Draw a frame or attach the board you already have

Each shot can carry visual reference directly in the list, keeping the board beside the camera plan instead of in a separate deck.

Draw a storyboard with pen, eraser, color, thickness, and opacity controls.
Choose 4:3, 16:9, 1.85:1, 2.39:1, or 9:16 framing.
Upload storyboard images after reviewing the file queue.
Add existing boards from the production media library.
Remove a board from the shot or delete the media when it is no longer needed.

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Camera meeting to shoot day

Prepare the version each department needs

Keep a detailed master list, then choose the visible columns for a focused review or handoff.

Select individual shots or the full scene.
Keep inline edits moving across fields with keyboard navigation.
Print the shot list with selected production information.
Export the working list to XLSX.
Retain storyboards and production tags with the shot records.

DirectorDescription · Storyboard · Order

CameraSize · Angle · Lens · FPS · Shutter

ADDuration · Tags · Scene total

OutputPrint · XLSX

Film shot list FAQ

Questions from directors and camera teams

What details can each shot carry?

Size, description, angle, movement, lens, FPS, shutter, duration, storyboards, and production tags.

Can I read the script while making the list?

Yes. Show the source PDF beside the scene’s shot list and control its zoom.

Can I draw storyboards?

Yes. Use drawing and erasing tools, choose the frame ratio, adjust style, and save the board to the shot.

Can I rearrange coverage?

Yes. Drag shots into order, copy a shot, or move it to another scene.

Can I simplify the working view?

Yes. Column preferences let you hide details that are not needed for the current meeting or handoff.

Can I take the list outside MoviePrepper?

Yes. Prepare a printed shot list or export the list to XLSX.

Know the coverage before the camera rolls.

Build the shots, attach the boards, carry the camera details, and take a clear plan into the day.

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