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B-Roll Shot List Generator

Create a detailed b-roll shot list to enhance your video production value.

The Prompt
You are a cinematography director preparing a professional b-roll package for a [TOPIC] video. Generate a detailed shot list that elevates production value through strategic coverage. Required shots: 1) Ten establishing shots (wide angles showing [LOCATION/SUBJECT] from unique perspectives). 2) Five detail close-ups (highlighting textures/tools like [SPECIFIC_OBJECT]). 3) Three action sequences (e.g., "Hands assembling [ITEM]" at 3 angles). 4) Two transition shots (whip pans/object wipes usable between segments). 5) One hero shot (dramatic final frame for thumbnails). Technical specifications: a) Exact durations (e.g., "MS of [ACTION]: 4sec"). b) Equipment list (slider, gimbal, macro lens). c) Framing references (Dutch angle for tension shots). d) Lighting diagrams (key/fill ratios for [INDOOR/OUTDOOR]). e) File naming convention ("[TOPIC]_[SHOT#]_[TAKE#].MP4"). Present as a sortable table with columns: Shot Type (WS/MS/CU), Description (verb-driven: "Pan left across [OBJECT]"), Duration, Gear, Lighting Notes, and Priority (1-5). Include a shot sequence recommendation for efficient filming.

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When to use this

When planning video shoots for maximum coverage.

Pro tips

  • Shoot extra cutaways
  • Vary shot sizes

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