The Scene
Rain. ANIL (60s) wipes a glass. PRIYA (20s), soaked, ducks in. She orders tea, then notices an old photo pinned to the wall: her mother, young, at this same stall. She looks at Anil. He smiles; he's been waiting for this question.
The Shot Script
| # | Size | Angle / move | Lens | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wide | Static, eye level | Wide | Stall in rain; Anil wiping glass |
| 2 | Medium | Track with Priya | Normal | Priya ducks in, shakes off rain |
| 3 | OTS on Anil | Static | Normal | Priya orders tea |
| 4 | Close-up | Slow push-in | Long | Priya notices photo |
| 5 | Insert | Static | Macro | The faded photo |
| 6 | Close-up | Static | Long | Anil's knowing smile |
Why These Choices
- Shot 1 sets place and mood before dialogue.
- The tracking shot in 2 brings us in with Priya.
- The push-in on 4 signals discovery.
- The insert in 5 lets the audience see what she sees.
- Shot 6 delivers the turn without words.
Shooting Order
Wides first
Shots 1 and 2.
Turn around
Shots 3 and 6 facing Anil.
Priya's side
Shot 4.
Inserts last
Shot 5.
- Group shots by camera direction
- Note rain effect continuity
- Mark circle takes
For script formats beyond shot lists, see annotated video script examples and video game scripts.
Professional Shot Planning
A storyboard-and-shot-list studio in India plans every setup. A pre-visualisation agency in India creates animatics. An AD-led shoot team schedules setups efficiently. In Karnataka, a Bengaluru shot-planning crew can help, and complex shoots may need one of the most meticulous pre-production teams in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shot script?
A breakdown of a scene into numbered shots with sizes, angles, movement, and notes.
Is a shot script the same as a shot list?
Largely yes; the terms are often used interchangeably.
Why not shoot in script order?
Grouping shots by camera direction saves lighting and setup time.
What details should each shot include?
Shot size, angle or movement, lens, description, and notes.
Number Every Shot
A shot script example shows how planning turns a scene into an efficient shoot. Break it down, group setups, and note continuity. For professional shot planning, ask about storyboards and shot lists.
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