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Free Film & Video Tool · Document builder
Shot List Builder
Build a shot list scene by scene — shot size, movement, lens, angle, location and notes — reorder shots, export CSV and print. Saved only in your browser.
Runs entirely in your browser — no account, no uploads. Your shot list saves automatically on this device; export CSV or print to share it.
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How it works
A shot list turns a script into a plan the crew can work through. Add shots scene by scene, describe each one with its size, camera movement, lens, angle and location, reorder them into shooting order, and tick them off on the day.
How to use it
- Name the project, then add a shot. New shots continue the numbering (3 → 4, 3A → 3B) and keep the previous scene and location.
- Fill in what matters for each shot — every field except scene and shot number is optional.
- Use the arrows to reorder, duplicate similar setups, and mark shots done as you shoot.
- Export CSV for a spreadsheet, or Print / Save as PDF for a clean table without the editing controls.
Shot sizes and movements
The menus use common abbreviations — WS, MS, MCU, CU, ECU, OTS, POV — and standard moves such as pan, tilt, dolly, truck and gimbal. Our guide to shot list abbreviations explains each one.
Limitations
- One shot list per browser. Export a CSV before clearing it or starting another project.
- Durations are your estimates; the total is a sum, not a schedule.
- Breaking down a script first? The script breakdown tool lists scenes, cast and props, and the location scouting checklist helps confirm where you'll shoot.
FAQ
- Can I open the export in Excel or Google Sheets?
- Yes. The CSV opens in Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers. Text that starts with =, +, - or @ is prefixed with an apostrophe so spreadsheets treat it as text rather than a formula.
- Can I share a shot list with my crew?
- Print it, save it as a PDF or export the CSV and share the file. The shot list itself lives only in your browser, so there's no link to share.
- Does the example project overwrite my work?
- No. The example can only be loaded into an empty shot list, so it never mixes with or replaces shots you've entered.
- Is it free to use?
- Yes. There's no signup or account, and everything runs in your browser.
- Where is my work saved? Is it private?
- Your draft is saved automatically in this browser's local storage on this device only. It is never uploaded to us or anyone else and is not put in the page address. Clearing your browser data or using a private window removes it, so print, save as PDF or export a copy you want to keep.
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