Create an AI-assisted shot list

The opportunity

Use a drafting assistant to plan shots you can realistically film.

Best for: Independent creators, local businesses and small production teams

Goal: Awareness

Gather your field kit

• Phone or camera
• Readable script or shot list
• Captioning workflow

Make it happen

1. Write the story and available locations
2. List your phone, props and participants
3. Ask AI for a shot list constrained to those resources
4. Remove shots requiring unavailable equipment or permissions
5. Arrange shots by location to reduce setup time
6. Film a test sequence before the full production

A ready-to-adapt example

Illustrative template. Replace the details with your own verified information.

Start smaller than you think

Run one small version of “Create an AI-assisted shot list” with five relevant participants or one limited publication. Record the questions, responses and completion of the intended next step before expanding.

What to measure

• Meaningful viewing completion
• Relevant questions or inquiries
• Completion of the stated next step

Watch out for

• Promising more than the video teaches
• Using unclear audio or unreadable captions

Permissions & trust

Obtain recording and reuse permission. Disclose incentives and creator relationships. Use licensed media and check current platform rules before publication.

Your next action

Start with this first step: Write the story and available locations. Set a review date before increasing the budget.