my finalized shot list!

 SHOT LIST 

 

Shot Type  

Notes 

 

Establishing Shot 

 

The exterior of Addie’s house at night, dim outside garage lights on. 

Sets the scene and introduces the setting. 

 

Medium Shot 

 

 

Addie is sitting on her bed, looking bored, tapping her pencil on her notebook. 

Establishes her mood. 

 

Close-Up 

 

Phone screen lights up with "PING!" notification. 

Draws attention to the mysterious text. 

 

Close-Up 

 

Addie’s confused reaction. 

Captures her emotions. 

 

POV shot

 looking at her phone, reading the message. 

Puts the audience in her perspective. 

 

Medium Shot 

Addie typing back hesitantly. 

Shows her response to give audience context. 

 

 

Close-Up 

Phone screen: Typing bubble appears, disappears, then reappears. 

Builds anticipation. 

 

Close-Up 

Addie's eyes widening as she reads the confession. 

Emphasizes shock and curiosity. 

 

 

Medium Shot 

Addie sits up, holding the phone tighter, looking intrigued. 

Shows her growing interest. 

 

 

 

POV shot

Looking down at the math book, scanning for clues. 

Puts the audience in her shoes. 

 

 

Close-Up 

Addie biting her lip, debating. 

Subtle nervousness and anticipation. 

 

 

Medium Shot 

Addie gets up and walks into the kitchen. 

Adds realism and movement. 

 

 

Close-Up 

She opens the fridge and stares inside. 

Subtly shows her thinking. 

 

 

Close-Up 

Another phone "PING!" She looks down. 

Emphasizes message importance. 

 

 

Close-Up 

She smiles, rolling her eyes at the message. 

Shows her reaction. 

 

 

Medium Shot 

She dials a number and lifts the phone to her ear. 

Introduces new action. 

 

 

Split-Screen 

Phone call interrupted: Sky on one side, her friend unseen. 

Shows conversation while keeping the mystery. 

 

 

 POV shot

Looking at the phone, reading "Your move." 

Immerses audience in her perspective. 

 

 

Medium Shot 

Addie's flops back onto the couch, staring at the phone. 

Shows she’s invested in the game. 

 

 

Fade to Black 

The phone screen glows in the dark as we fade out. 

Ends on a mysterious note. 

what helped me create my shot list was a pdf i found online to organize everything  and also using my script to see how i would use different shots to make my project as good as possible