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Can I Start with a Shot List Instead of a Screenplay?

How to Upload a Shot List

Dustin (Founder) avatar
Written by Dustin (Founder)
Updated over a month ago

Yes! If you want to skip the screenplay process, you can start directly with a shot list. To do this, upload an Excel file containing all the scenes and shots you want to import into the tool.
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How to Upload a Shot List:

Download the Template – We provide a ready-made Excel template for easy formatting. Download it here or it's also available when you start a new project, choose "More options" and download the template at the end of the process.

πŸ“Œ Quick Tip for Uploading Your Excel Shot List

To ensure everything runs smoothly, please follow these important guidelines:

  • Scene & Shot Structure:
    Shots should restart with each new scene. Example:
    ​Scene 1, Shot 1 β†’ Scene 1, Shot 2 β†’ Scene 2, Shot 1 β†’ Scene 2, Shot 2, and so on.

  • Consistent Scene Headings:
    Make sure the scene heading is written exactly the same for all rows belonging to the same scene. No typos, no variations.

  • Numeric Only:
    Only use numbers in the Scene and Shot columns. Do not enter letters or symbols.

  • Template Integrity:
    Please don’t add, remove, or rename columns. Stick to the provided structure.

Following these steps helps the tool interpret your shot list correctly and avoid errors. πŸ‘

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