6. Making a shot list

Translate the scenario in a shot list. 

This shot list will give you information on how much work has to be done in total. If you calculate roughly how much time each shot will take – don’t forget the time needed to do multiple setups or location changes – then you can make a rough time schedule. 

1. Start by dividing the scenario into scenes and the scenes into shots.

These are the minimum number of shots that you will need to have in order to be able to construct the video for editing according to the scenario.

2. Think about the shooting order and how you could optimise the filming day by grouping shots.

Discuss this with the practitioners to see how this impacts the practice or craft process, and adjust the list after the feedback.

3. Estimate the timing for each shot and calculate if it fits into the scheduled time.

Use this information to build a rough time schedule.

4. Once done, print out the shot list in double and email it to yourself.

Be sure to have one copy with you while filming, and one copy in a bag as backup.

• Be sure to build in extra time for traffic jams, arrival, socialising, equipment setup, location changes and some time for lunch and departure.
• Don’t plan too tightly and leave room for unexpected situations.
• Send this schedule in advance to everyone involved and ask if they can agree on it and confirm their presence for the filming. Adjust the planning according to the feedback.