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Shot List TemplateEvery shot. Planned, numbered, ready.
A shot list template is a structured planning document that captures every shot your production needs — shot number, scene, description, camera, lens, framing, movement, and duration — in one sheet your crew can follow on set. Download the free template below, or let M Studio break your script into numbered, timed shots automatically when it generates your storyboard.
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M Studio - Script to Screen at Production Speed
M Studio - Script to Screen at Production Speed
M Studio - Script to Screen at Production Speed
M Studio - Script to Screen at Production Speed
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Platform Features
Everything From Script
to Final Delivery
Every tool connects, so a script change can cascade into frames, motion, audio, and delivery without restarting your production flow.
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AI Image Generation
Generate cinematic concept frames with style consistency tied to your scene context and creative direction.
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AI Video Generation
Turn approved frames into motion clips with shot-level control and continuity across your sequence.
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Voice & Narration
Generate voice and narration with natural cadence, then sync dialogue to your storyboard timing.
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Sound Design & SFX
Create music and sound effects directly in the project timeline so every scene feels production-ready.
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Export & Rendering
Export review cuts, share links, and deliver clean assets for post without reassembling your project.
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Download the free shot list template
An 18-column production schema with three worked example rows — CSV for Google Sheets and Excel, PDF for the printed set binder.
Who It Is For
Built for Every Type of Creator
What fields a good shot list template includes
A shot list template isn't just a table — it's the schema the whole shoot runs on. Miss a column and the crew fills in the blanks themselves, which is how scenes get shot inconsistently.
- Scene and shot number
- Shot type and framing
- Camera angle and movement
- Lens and aperture notes
- Action and dialogue cue
- Estimated duration
- Notes and special equipment
Shot list template formats we offer
- CSV shot list template — Opens directly in Google Sheets, Excel, and Numbers. Ships with three worked example rows and the full 18-column schema, ready to share with the crew and edit live during production.
- PDF shot list (printable) — Landscape US Letter with example rows, blank rows, and a shot-size legend. For DPs who prefer printed shot lists on set instead of a phone screen.
How to use a shot list template on set
- 1st AD drives the list — The 1st assistant director owns the shot list on set. They know which shots are done, which are left, and what the day's schedule is.
- Cross off as you shoot — Mark complete shots in real time. It's the easiest way to know what's left before lunch, what slipped, and what still needs coverage.
- Script supervisor cross-references — The script supervisor logs takes against the shot list. Take 1, 2, 3 per shot. Their notes go back to the editor with the footage.
- Don't over-plan single-cam pickups — For single-camera reshoots and pickups, a simplified shot list works better than the full production list. Customize the template for the context.
Core Workflow
What you can do with Shot List Template
From early concept through client-ready handoff — every shot list template step lives in one connected workspace.
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Core capabilities
01Step 1
Free Downloadable Templates
A pre-built shot list template as CSV — opens directly in Google Sheets, Excel, and Numbers — plus a printable PDF. No signup required.
02Step 2
Shots Broken Down from Script
Import your screenplay into M Studio and it breaks the script into scenes and shots automatically — each frame carries its own shot description and timing.
03Step 3
Scene and Shot Numbering
The template uses standard scene-A1, scene-A2 numbering that script supervisors and ADs actually use on set. No custom schemes.
04Step 4
From List to Storyboard
In M Studio the board is the shot list: every frame holds its shot description, order, and duration, so visual intent and shot planning stay in one place.
All steps connect — changes in one stage cascade through your entire project without rebuilding from scratch.
Why M Studio
Shot List Template, built into one workflow
Every capability connects — script to storyboard to video, voice, and sound — so you move from idea to final cut without switching tools.
One session
Script, storyboard, video, voice, and sound in a single workflow — no tool switching.
4K
Cinematic concept frames generated straight from a text prompt.
16 languages
Write, direct, and narrate films end to end — scripts, dialogue, and voiceover in your language.
30–120 min
Plans built for 30-, 60-, and 120-minute productions.
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How it works
From script to screen in six steps
Studio builds a film shot by shot, and you direct every frame — this is the whole path, start to finish.
- 01
Create a project
Start from a one-line brief, or import a screenplay PDF and build straight from the pages you already wrote.
- 02
Add your script
Scenes, action and dialogue laid out shot by shot — editable line by line before anything renders.
- 03
Add your characters
Add each character once with a reference image so the same face carries across every shot in the film.
- 04
Build the storyboard
Your script breaks into frames on a canvas. Reorder, reframe and re-prompt any shot until the board reads right.
- 05
Generate the video
Turn approved frames into motion one shot at a time, then layer voiceover, music and sound effects.
- 06
Export the cut
Take the finished sequence out as an mp4, mov or webm, ready for the edit or the pitch.
There is no length cap in the editor. Because films are assembled shot by shot, how long a piece can run comes down to how many clips your plan includes — not a limit in the tool.
Feature FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Shot List Template
Answers tailored to this workflow, setup, and production usage.
Yes. The shot list template is a free download in CSV (opens in Google Sheets, Excel, and Numbers) and printable PDF — no signup required. An M Studio account adds the AI workflow that breaks your script into shots on a storyboard.
A shot list is a text-based table of every shot. A storyboard is a visual representation of every shot. They're complementary — the shot list drives scheduling and on-set workflow; the storyboard communicates visual intent. Most productions use both.
M Studio breaks a script into scenes and shots when it generates your storyboard — each frame carries its shot description, order, and timing, and you can edit every one. It plans shots visually rather than exporting a standalone spreadsheet, so use the free CSV template when you need a classic table for the crew.
Typically 8–15 shots for a 30-second commercial. Higher for action or fast-cut edits; lower for contemplative brand films. Your shot list template should scale to whatever shot count the scene actually needs.
Yes. The downloadable PDF is a landscape US Letter sheet designed for on-set reference, with a shot-size legend and blank rows. The CSV version prints from Google Sheets or Excel in whatever layout your production binder needs.
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Turn your next idea into a shot list template in minutes
A shot list template is a structured planning document that captures every shot your production needs — shot number, scene, description, camera, lens, framing, movement, and duration — in one sheet your crew can follow on set. Download the free template below, or let M Studio break your script into numbered, timed shots automatically when it generates your storyboard. Plans from $27/mo with a 100% refund within 24 hours — put it through real work first.
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