SHOT LIST //

 

 

Shot lists are an important feature in film production. They keep you organised in time management, money management and quality. The mistake I came across whilst creating the music video, was that to start with I did not create a shot list. Instead, I went out onto set with a scrap piece of paper with scribbles and diagrams all over it, which I had to decode and try to find what I was planning to film that day and where. This was not successful by any means, however this did teach me the importance of organised planning. Therefore, after the difficulties I experienced with my first and second draft, I wrote a list of the shots I wanted to take. Then whilst filming, I also took extra angles and compositions to give me a collection of clips to use during the editing process. This still did not stop me from having to go out reshooting about 4 times though!

I did not create a script, as there was no dialogue involved in my music video, as there was only one character in the narrative storyline. Therefore, using my directions as a Director and analysing both the shot list and storyboard, my actress was able to visually see what was intended, as well as listening to my guidance, to achieve the professional outcome.