Shot List

The shot list is where most of your pre-production lives. It gives you two views of the same shots: one in script order for building the list, one in shoot-day order for planning the days. They’re the same shots underneath, so a change in either view is a change in both, and you’re never keeping two documents in step by hand.

Two Primary Views

Linear Shot List

The primary view for building your shot list. Shots are organized in sequential order with a hierarchical scene → shot structure, identified as 1A, 1B, 2A. Perfect for initial shot planning and script breakdown. Scene and shot numbering updates automatically as you make changes.

Production Days

Organize your shots by filming schedule rather than story order. Each production day shows only the shots you need to capture that day, with a dedicated sidebar for quick navigation between days. The system intelligently handles complex scheduling scenarios while maintaining scene relationships and shot organization automatically.

How to Use Linear Shot List

Linear view is your starting point for building the shot list. Use it to add scenes and shots, edit shot details, and establish the basic structure of your production.

Add Scenes and Shots

Create new scenes and shots in sequential order. Each shot automatically gets numbered (1A, 1B, 2A) based on its scene and position.

Edit Shot Details

On Desktop and Tablet devices, the shot list behaves like a professional spreadsheet—simply single-tap any cell to edit it directly in place. On Mobile phones, tap a shot to expand its details, and then tap any specific property.

Reorder with Drag-and-Drop

Drag shots to reorder them within or between scenes. The system automatically handles scene numbering and shot lettering updates.

Assign Production Days

Tap any shot’s production day field to schedule it. Use “Apply to all shots in scene” to quickly schedule entire scenes together.

How to Use Production Days

Production Days view transforms your sequential shot list into a filming schedule, with sophisticated tools for handling the complexity of real-world production constraints.

Navigate Between Days

Use the sidebar to switch between different production days. Each day shows only the shots scheduled for that specific day.

Reorder Within Day

Drag shots within the same production day to set your filming order. Move shots between scenes or split scenes across different times of day as needed.

Multi-Select for Bulk Operations

Long press any shot to enter selection mode, then tap additional shots to select multiple shots. Long press scene headers to select entire scenes.

Smart Scene Splitting

When you move some shots from a scene to different positions within the same production day, the system automatically creates separate scene sections. This allows you to schedule parts of the same scene at different times of day while maintaining clear organization.

Production Day Operations

Within Scene Operations

Drag shots within a scene to reorder them—scene and shot numbers persist.

Partial Scene Operations

When you move some shots from a scene to different positions within the same production day, the system automatically creates separate scene sections. This allows you to schedule parts of the same scene at different times of day while maintaining clear organization.

Whole Scene Operations

Select a scene header to move all shots in that scene together to a different position within the same production day.

Production Days Banner

Add breaks and scheduling information to any production day with custom banners. Include lunch breaks, equipment changes, location moves, or any scheduling notes that help organize your shooting day timeline.

Additional Features

Shot List Display & Customization

Customize your shot list view with compact/expanded display modes for information density control. Choose between fit layout (all columns visible) or scroll layout (horizontal scrolling for more columns). Toggle column visibility for optional built-in fields (Status, Shot, and Day stay locked), and add your own custom columns to track your production-specific information. One of the optional columns is Estimated Time, minutes per shot and off by default; the Schedule and the call sheets add those minutes up per scene whenever a scene’s estimate is left on Auto.

Share & Export

Generate professional, production-ready documents directly from your shot list. Create paginated PDF Action Plans for the whole crew with coverage organized by script order or production schedule. Customize exports by filtering columns and selecting distinct image layouts.

Local-First Sync

CineLog works offline-first with automatic real-time synchronization across all your devices and team members when connected. Make changes anywhere, anytime—everything stays in sync without missing a beat. Perfect for on-set adjustments and collaborative planning where internet connectivity may be unreliable.

Custom Production Values

Define your own options for Shot Types, Camera Angles, Equipment, Movement, Frame Rate, and Aspect Ratio. Create standardized dropdown menus that match your production’s specific needs and workflow, ensuring consistency across your entire team.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with comprehensive keyboard shortcuts for navigation, shot creation, view switching, and bulk operations. See complete shortcuts reference for the full list of time-saving commands. Streamline your workflow with quick access to all major functions without reaching for the mouse.

Visual Organization

Organize visually with assignable colors for scenes, individual shot cells, and banner backgrounds. Create visual coding systems for locations, equipment needs, complexity levels, or any categorization that helps your production team quickly identify and organize shots. Build custom color schemes that match your production workflow.