What is inside the template
A shot list answers three questions: what to shoot, how to frame it, and what to prepare. Each row provides:
- Shot number, start–end times and duration
- Subject and framing, camera movement
- The action, from start state to end state
- Caption / graphic layer and audio cue, recorded separately
- Production method, required assets and open questions
Fill it from a reference video in three steps
- Watch once for structure, then mark every cut with start and end times. A pan or a pose change is not necessarily a new shot.
- Describe each shot: subject and framing, camera movement, and the action from start to end. Keep captions and audio in their own columns.
- Assign a production method and required assets to every row. Mark uncertainty instead of guessing.
Download the template
No signup. The .xlsx and .csv files open in Google Sheets (File → Import, or drag the file into a Sheets window). The example row is illustrative, not from a real report.
Practice on a real breakdown
rea-video breakdown reports produce the shot-level data this template mirrors: run it on a reference video, then transfer or edit the rows.
Unboxing breakdown example · Video-to-storyboard guide · Generate a shot table with rea-video ↗
Is the template really free?
Yes. Download, copy and adapt it for your own productions. No account or email required.
Shot list or storyboard — which one do I need?
A shot list records what to shoot; a storyboard adds frame descriptions and timing for planning. Many teams storyboard first, then shoot from the list. Both templates are available here.
Can I edit it in Google Sheets?
Yes. Import the .xlsx or .csv file into Google Sheets, or open it directly and save a copy to your Drive.