How To Pre Production (For Cinematographers)

[@carlostigs]

This is where I found the Google Sheets Template for the Shot List! www.studiobinder.com/blog/shot-list-template-free-download/

[@BonnersCreate]

The beauty of having notes to go along with the script is the fact that in most cases youre usually hired by clients that have seen your work, creativity and theyre generally more likely to being open to trying those ideas.

[@Olivervw]

I'm just starting pre-production on a short film as a DP, and this has been invaluable. Thank you. It's really cool to see how others go about this workflow. Keep it up 💯

[@BenjiSelby]

Oooh I like how you got scans and laid out the floor plan of the locations you’ll film in! That’s genius!

[@carlostigs]

Smart indeed

[@carmine_rosato]

this guy knows his stuff

[@carlostigs]

:)

[@pedroborba2933]

Amazing video! Could u make it available a copy of your shot list on google sheets?

[@carlostigs]

I might be able to yes

[@ColbyBrickwell]

@@carlostigsYes that shot list template would be awesome!

[@pedroborba2933]

thankss! @@carlostigs

[@welchworks]

Those scalable assets are clutch! 🏆

[@clementsunny1170]

I am curious about the 360⁰ camera for the 3d scan

[@shinyshirt]

Loved see your perspective on this process brother. I’m in my final year of film school right now and honestly this process is extremely close if not exactly how they teach use to do it. Thank you for providing this info in such deep detail for free. You a real one ☝️

[@Star_gazer_4568]

A heartwarming congratulations to you✨✨Really happy to see your dreams come true. I had been following your work right from the time you started, and seeing you scale makes me happy. Your podcasts taught me a lot. Your lighting breakdowns, the whole documentation of the bts process….. your efforts are commendable! Keep up the good work and shine bright✨ Much love from India 🇮🇳

[@carlostigs]

Thank you so much!!

[@roger_n_d]

Congrats man! Stoked for you-you're going to kill it

[@Eyeofkamau]

Man…. You’re awesome bro, a blessing to the community 🙏🏽

[@carlostigs]

I appreciate that

[@kyleromanek]

Really great stuff dude! The shot list template was sick and 3D scan even better. Cant wait for part 2.

[@carlostigs]

Thanks!

[@JustBenjaminn]

Great video Gian! Best of luck on the new film, sounds like it's one with such great potential - you're putting in the work to make it all it can be, including searching yourself for what makes you connect with the story. It'll pay off, it always does.

[@smepable]

🎉great video...no Storyboards?...how or with what gear do you 3D scans?

[@carlostigs]

360 camera to scan the room

[@SAAGEWAY]

Would love a template if your shot list in Google sheets

[@henriqueamendola]

I was going to ask for that. I have one but not as flexible as this one.

[@carlostigs]

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[@johankezer2240]

Great video! Thanks for all the insights. I definitely can use them for my upcoming short film. Great to have you film in my country (the Netherlands) as well. I wish you all the best with your project!

[@carlostigs]

Any time! Thank you

[@katherine_xx11]

Love this one! Thank you for sharing with us!! I've been learning so much from you. Binge watching all your videos, they're so good!

[@dawtyn]

The 3D cam & Photoshop assets were very valuable to me, thank you

[@carlostigs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matt.banton]

Congrats bro, this is totally awesome. I havent tuned in for a while, but thats big news! Very insightful content too, as always. Looking forward to more :)

[@carlostigs]

Welcome back!

[@NathanBerry]

Really appreciated this breakdown man! I was wondering if you would ever consider making the Google Sheets template available to purchase? This would be a great resource I'd love to use as well. Good luck on your upcoming project also!

[@carlostigs]

I have to figure that out. It’s not mine but I can maybe find the original one

[@tuckerkanderson]

Great video as always Carlo! Really enjoyed the insight into your process.

[@carlostigs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Eyeofkamau]

This is a great workflow, I’m currently using studio binder for preproduction

[@carlostigs]

Studio binder is also great

[@lauritee]

Great insight, Carlo! Thank you! Looking forward to the project.

[@carlostigs]

You and me both!

[@ricardosousa11]

Any insights on the first step? Im a videographer for 7 years, mostly doing weddings and corporate/commercial, but I want to fully transition to cinema, this is my passion and what i've been thinking more and more everyday, yet it seems such a huge mountain ahead, Im not that good of a writter, and tbh i'd steer towards direction of photography rather than directing, so its quite hard to think where to look for projects, how to connect with other directors and taking those first steps, any insight would be greatly appreciated.

[@DesireAkinwunmi-y6q]

Do you do a lighting diagram for every shots you are going to take or you only do it for a scene?

[@born5094]

Lol it's gonna be about a painter, I only know because your mood board looks like mine and I'm making a tiny portrait about a painter. Dude I lovee this video, it's so insightful and congratulations on this opportunity. Have fun here in Europe ;)

[@carlostigs]

Thanks

[@RyanPavone-ym8oq]

What software/camera did you use to get those 3d scans of your locations?

[@BenCrane-x5x]

Do you have a template of that Shotlist you can share with everyone?

[@carlostigs]

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[@joshgaffney]

Would you make that shot list template on Google Sheets shareable for us? 🙏

[@carlostigs]

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[@mrdfwproductions]

Congrats man!

[@carlostigs]

Thanks!

[@OCAIOF]

Some great tips on this one!

[@BramLaenen]

Hands up al Belgian followers 🙌

[@rafalcwiok]

What are your thoughts on programs like cinetracer or elixxier to have 3D renderings of lighting setups? Have you ever used them?

[@carlostigs]

Haven’t really tested them yet

[@XylographFilms]

Great process Carlo!!

[@carlostigs]

Thanks!

[@David_Schwarz_DOP]

Europe? Well.. cool to have you here. 🙂

[@carlostigs]

Thanks :)

[@nordfilmcompany]

Well done and good luck mate!👊

[@carlostigs]

Thanks!

[@nordfilmcompany]

@@carlostigsthank you mate! Very interesting to listen to your process. A lot of it is very similar to how I approach mine. Will be great to see the final result and the path leading up to it!

[@LdKproduction]

Thanks man, a lot of knowledge. Per caso sei a italiano Carlo?

[@theowlfromduolingo7982]

Is there a way that you could sell / share your shot list template?

[@carlostigs]

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[@drafeirha]

Are you going to film in Luxembourg as well?

[@carlostigs]

I don’t think so

[@celadus]

Came here for the tips and stayed for MAVS music bed 😎

[@94analogs]

super helpful

[@theowlfromduolingo7982]

Both great and super high valuable video

[@carlostigs]

Thanks a lot

[@adammelnicak321]

can I get the shotlist preset for google sheets pretty please? 🥺😁

[@carlostigs]

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[@adammelnicak321]

@@carlostigs thx the vid was amazing i actually took notes 📝

[@obarovft314]

pls share the google sheet template? thanks

[@carlostigs]

In the description

[@OldshoeFilmsProductions]

Great post, cheers pal.

[@carlostigs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CiesAlbertvideo]

Are you from belgium / netherlands? Since I saw the word keuken?

[@carlostigs]

I am not, from USA

[@KaaZiSivad]

what camera do you film your youtube videos with?

[@carlostigs]

Sony FX3

[@KaaZiSivad]

@@carlostigs I knew it lol! one more question if you don't mind, I am in film school learning to become a cinematographer/DP I was going to get the fx3 but my prof recommended I start with a "real camera" like the FX6 cause its more of an on set camera and he added with this camera more people will hire me, do you feel like the choice matter at the beginning because of the reasons he gave or nah?

[@zakariaabed3593]

The template pls

[@carlostigs]

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[@AhmetEroglu22]

Whaaat, in Belgium?! Hit me up if you need any assistance in BTS or Camera dep :) I'd gladly help!

[@carlostigs]

Thanks!