Hosted by NYC Indie Film Collective & ShotKraft
Mini Master Class In Shot Listing
In-person event
Overview
The shot list is a crucial tool that bridges creative vision with practical execution. It serves as a roadmap for the entire production team, ensuring every shot aligns with the story’s emotional and visual goals. This mini masterclass will demystify the process of creating an effective shot list, equipping you with techniques to enhance your storytelling, communicate your ideas, and optimize shoot days.
What You Will Learn
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The purpose and importance of a shot list.
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How to "read" a script to determine essential shots.
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Various shot types and their impact on storytelling.
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Tips for collaborating with cinematographers and other key team members.
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Tools and templates for creating professional shot lists.
By the Time You Finish This Webinar, You Will Be Able To
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Break down a scene to identify the visual requirements for each scene.
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Create a detailed shot list that communicates your creative vision effectively.
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Understand how different shots affect mood, pacing, and storytelling.
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Collaborate confidently with your cinematographer and production team.
Stay tuned for more updates, and see you there!
📍 New York City
📅 Date & Time: [TBD]
Speaker
Director of Photography
CEO & Co-founder, ShotlistAI
Leland Krane is a New York-based Director of Photography with over 100 credits in TV and film. His work has been featured in American Cinematographer, Indiewire, and The Wall Street Journal. Leland is a member of ICG Local 600 and serves on its AI Committee.
Leland is the founder of ShotKraft, the premier AI-powered shotlisting app designed to help directors and directors of photography work more efficiently, eliminate busywork, and focus on creativity. He has spoken on panels about cinematography and AI at NAB New York and at AI & Media Townhall meetings hosted by ShotKraft.
In addition to his filmmaking work, Leland has taught cinematography workshops at The New School, SUNY Purchase, Maine Media, and AbelCine.