Shot list software for film
Build the shot list scene by scene with the script beside it, then lay the same shots out by shoot day. The schedule and the call sheet read the estimates from there.
The whole crew works in the same list, on set or off, with or without signal.
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Run CINELOG in browser
Two views of the same shots
Script order for building the list, shoot-day order for planning the days. A change in one is a change in the other.
Shots are numbered 1A, 1B, 2A and renumber themselves when you move one.
Frames on every shot
Add images to a shot and the storyboard shows them in a line or in a grid, with the shot data under each frame.
Reorder frames on the storyboard and the shot list follows.
Estimates that build the day
Give a shot a time and each scene's total reaches the schedule and the call sheet. When a scene has more shots than the day leaves room for, the estimate turns red.
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A table that knows what a shot is
Tap a cell to edit it. Shot type, angle, movement, lens, equipment, frame rate and aspect ratio come as lists, with your own options added.
Add custom columns for what your production tracks.
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From the script in one pass
Populate the list from the script and every scene arrives with a first pass of shots to edit. Or add scenes and shots yourself.
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PDF for the crew
Export the list in script order or one shoot day at a time, with the columns you pick.
What a shot carries
- Scene and shot number
- Shot type, camera angle and movement
- Lens, equipment, frame rate and aspect ratio
- Storyboard frames, several per shot
- Estimated time
- Cast in the shot
- Location, description and notes
- Your own custom columns
How it works
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Add scenes and shots
Populate from the script or add them yourself.
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Assign shoot days
Give each shot a day, or a whole scene at once. The schedule builds itself from those days.
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Shoot from it
Export the day as a PDF, or open the list on a phone on set and tick shots off.
What Directors & Producers Say
Cinelog Saves Lives
"After using Cinelog on a recent commercial, our production team decided to implement it onto our feature film set. Every department was easily onboarded and being able to upload previs and our shots kept us moving."
Game Changer, don't Start Production Without it!
"I stumbled onto this app and gave it a shot, and it's completely changed how my team and I approach pre-production. Scripting, shot lists, storyboards, cast, crew, call sheets — it's all in one ecosystem, which makes team collaboration seamless and transitions us right into the production stage without missing a beat. It's clear this app was built for the film industry by people who actually work in it."
"Super useful for planning video shoots and getting everyone on the same page. I like that it can be clean and simple for smaller productions (like making a call sheet and basic shotlist), but has lots of customizability for bigger shoots too (in depth shotlist data, sending different crew members relevant info, storyboarding, etc)."
"As a commercial and film producer this app has helped my team tremendously in all our projects, either commercials or films, I can't recommend this app enough."
All in one production tool!
"I love how I have everything I need all in one place. I've been using this for all of my pre-production needs as I produce my first feature film and it's made my workflow way more efficient."
"Honestly, the best pre-production tool I’ve used so far. It’s clean, easy to use, and doesn’t overcomplicate things. I love that I can keep working on my phone even when I’m away from my PC, that flexibility is a game changer. Big thanks to the team for building something this practical and well thought out."
Incredible tool with a bright future
"CineLog is still fresh but most certainly off to the races. This tool does an incredible job of centralizing a chunk of your creative pre-production workflow items, and making them all work seamlessly with one another to help you spend less time complaining about tech and more time developing that film/commercial. Had to leave some room for improvement as the app is ever evolving and expanding with new ideas and feedback. The app creators have certainly done a fabulous job here so far and it's absolutely worth diving into for your next project."
Common questions
Can I build the shot list from the script?
Yes. Import the script or write it in CineLog, then populate the shot list. Every scene arrives with a first pass of shots, and you edit from there with the script beside the list.
How do the shot list and the schedule relate?
They share the same shoot days. Assign shots to a day and the scene's strip appears on the schedule. Move the strip and the shots move with it.
Can the crew edit the list at the same time?
Yes. Everyone you invite works in the same list, and changes show on every device as they happen. What each person can edit follows their role.
Does it work on set without signal?
Yes. Changes save to your device first and sync when you are back online. The PDF is built on your device too.
What does it cost?
The free plan includes one project with every tool, shot lists included. Filmmaker is $15 a month and Production Company is $40 a month. On every plan, the crew you invite does not pay for a seat.
Plans
Free
One project, every tool, shot lists included.
Filmmaker
Up to 3 active projects and up to 20 collaborators.
Production Company
Up to 10 active projects and up to 50 collaborators, for a company running several shoots at once.
One subscription covers macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and the browser, and the crew you invite doesn't need a paid seat. See all plans
More of CineLog
Script editor
Write the screenplay or import it, lock scene numbers and pages, and revise in the standard colors.
Breakdown
Tag cast, props, wardrobe and the rest right on the page of the script.
Storyboards
Frames in a line or in a grid, with your references and previs on them.
Schedule
The stripboard: one strip per scene, dragged into the days you're shooting.
Cast and crew
The contact book your call sheets and your project invites are built from.
Call sheets
A sheet for every shoot day, built from the schedule, sent by email, with the confirmations coming back to you.