Shot List
A shot list is the numbered list of every shot you plan to capture, with size, angle, movement and what happens in frame.
What this is about
Director and DoP build the shot list from script or storyboard, and from that moment it becomes the currency of the day. The 1st AD counts setups against hours, the gaffer reads lighting changes out of it, and when the schedule slips, the conversation is about which numbers get dropped or merged. A shot list is not a wish list: every line costs time. Crews that shoot without one discover coverage gaps in the edit, where they are unfixable.
A term only helps when everyone on set means the same thing by it — so what follows is how it is used, not a dictionary definition.
What runs differently here
In planning terms, that means:
- Order the list by setup and lighting, not by story order; the schedule follows setups.
- Shot list and storyboard carry the same plan in two forms: numbers versus frames.
- Mark must-have shots; when time runs out, the cut list is already decided.
With TillyGen
The shot list is one of TillyGen's four core documents: Tilly AI drafts it from the briefing and keeps it linked to storyboard, schedule and call sheet.
Change one constraint and the consequences travel through the whole plan: affected shots are flagged, the call sheet is regenerated, and nobody keeps working from yesterday's version.
Frequently asked
How many shots fit into one shooting day?
Count setups, not shots: several shots from one camera position go fast, while each new position costs lighting and rebuild time. Then weigh setups against honest hours.
How long does it take to get started with TillyGen?
A first project takes under an hour to set up. There is no configuration phase in which templates and fields have to be defined before the tool produces anything.
Can the results be exported?
Yes — as PDF for the crew, CSV for downstream systems and through the API for anything automated. The plan stays the source; the exports are views of it.