Video Shot List Template¶

Overview¶

Detailed shot list template for planning video production, ensuring all necessary footage is captured efficiently.

Project Information¶

Video Title: [Title]
Duration: [Duration]
Production Date: [Date]
Location: [Studio/Remote/Screen Recording]
Director: [Name]
Videographer: [Name]

Shot List¶

Scene 1: Opening Title¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
1.1	Title Card	5s	Azure Synapse logo fade in	Background music	4K, blue gradient background
1.2	Animation	10s	Title animation	Music continues	Text slides in from bottom
1.3	Transition	2s	Fade to next scene	Music fades	Smooth transition

Scene 2: Introduction¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
2.1	Screen Recording	30s	Synapse Studio interface	Narration	Full screen, 1080p min
2.2	Closeup	15s	Highlight specific feature	Narration	Zoom animation
2.3	Callout	10s	Annotated screenshot	Narration	Add arrows/text

Scene 3: Main Demo¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
3.1	Screen Recording	2m	Navigate to SQL pool	Narration	Clean browser, no bookmarks
3.2	Code Input	1m	Type SQL query	Narration + typing sounds	Syntax highlighting visible
3.3	Results	30s	Show query results	Narration	Highlight key data
3.4	Split Screen	45s	Code + results	Narration	60/40 split

Scene 4: Architecture Diagram¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
4.1	Animation	30s	Build diagram from scratch	Narration + whoosh sounds	Components fly in
4.2	Highlight	20s	Emphasize data flow	Narration	Animated arrows
4.3	Zoom	15s	Focus on specific component	Narration	Smooth zoom transition

Scene 5: Configuration Steps¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
5.1	Screen Recording	1m	Azure portal navigation	Narration	Breadcrumb trail visible
5.2	Form Input	45s	Fill configuration form	Narration	Highlight each field
5.3	Confirmation	15s	Show success message	Narration + success sound	Green checkmark animation

Scene 6: Best Practices¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
6.1	List Animation	1m	Best practices appear one by one	Narration	Checkmark animation
6.2	Icon Grid	30s	Visual representation	Narration	Icons pulse on mention
6.3	Warning Banner	15s	Common mistakes to avoid	Narration	Red/orange alert style

Scene 7: Conclusion¶

Shot #	Type	Duration	Description	Audio	Notes
7.1	Summary Slide	30s	Key takeaways list	Narration	Clean, minimal design
7.2	Resources	20s	Links and references	Narration	QR code option
7.3	End Screen	10s	Subscribe/next video	Outro music	Standard template

Technical Specifications¶

Video Settings¶

Resolution: 1920x1080 (4K for screen recordings)
Frame Rate: 30fps (60fps for animations)
Codec: H.264
Bitrate: 8-10 Mbps
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Audio Settings¶

Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Channels: Stereo
Narration Level: -18 dB
Music Level: -30 dB
Format: AAC

Screen Recording Settings¶

Software: OBS Studio / Camtasia
Cursor: Highlight enabled
Hotkeys: Configured
Browser: Chrome (clean profile)
Zoom Level: 100%
Resolution: 4K downscaled to 1080p

Equipment Checklist¶

Video¶

Audio¶

Computer¶

Shot Checklist¶

Before each shot: - [ ] Check focus - [ ] Check audio levels - [ ] Check lighting - [ ] Check framing - [ ] Test recording - [ ] Verify screen resolution

After each shot: - [ ] Review footage - [ ] Check audio quality - [ ] Verify focus - [ ] Confirm timing - [ ] Note any issues

B-Roll Shots (Optional)¶

Shot #	Description	Duration	Notes
B.1	Azure portal loading	5s	Clean transition
B.2	Data flowing animation	10s	Loop-able
B.3	Generic code typing	15s	Multiple angles
B.4	Dashboard visualizations	20s	Various charts

Notes¶

Special Requirements: - [Any specific technical needs] - [Equipment notes] - [Location details]

Backup Plans: - [Alternative approaches if primary fails] - [Contingency shots]

Post-Production Notes: - [Color grading requirements] - [Special effects needed] - [Audio cleanup areas]

Approval¶

Last Updated: January 2025