Free Shot List Template for Excel

Imports Directly Into CineLog Pro

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A clean, production-ready shot list template for Excel template built for real shoots. Fill it out anywhere, then import to create projects, scenes, and shots in CineLog Pro.

Start in Excel when you are offline or collaborating. When you are ready, import your file into CineLog Pro and keep the whole production organized.

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Why Filmmakers Use This Shot List Template

Offline friendly planning

Build your shot list on a plane, on location, or anywhere you do not want to fight spotty internet.

Made for import, not just printing

The columns match real production metadata so CineLog Pro can turn your spreadsheet into structured scenes and shots.

Clear for the whole crew

Standardized fields help directors, DPs, ACs, and producers stay aligned on what you are shooting and how you are shooting it.

Fewer surprises on shoot day

Track lenses, camera settings, movement, time estimates, and notes in one place so your day stays on schedule.

Shot Lists 101

A shot list is a plan for every camera setup you need to tell the story. It breaks each scene into specific shots — wide masters, close-ups, inserts, and specialty coverage — and gives your director, DP, and AC a shared, precise reference for the day. Most professional productions use shot list software or a shot list app to keep everything synced and shareable in real time.
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  • Planning coverage so nothing is missed

  • Estimating time per setup and building a realistic day

  • Communicating intent to your crew and collaborators

  • Capturing technical details like lenses, framing, movement, and notes

  • Keeping production and post aligned on what was captured

Excel is great for drafting. CineLog Pro is built for production. When you import your template, you can organize shots by project and scene, attach references, track progress, and keep everything ready for set life. The result is less scrambling and more shooting.

 

  • Start broad with masters, then add coverage, then inserts

  • Keep shot descriptions action-based and specific

  • Group by setups so you minimize unnecessary moves

  • Add time estimates and notes early so schedule issues show up before the shoot

  • Treat the shot list as a living plan, not a locked document

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