Shot list
Frame-by-frame plan with reference images, focal lengths, lens and lighting notes to align creative intent across crew members.
A consistent guide reduces on-set confusion, ensures legal releases are collected, and speeds delivery. It helps protect rights for images, clarifies responsibilities, and supports reproducible quality across locations and teams.
Teams that benefit most include production leads, photographers, legal reviewers, and clients who must approve compositions and releases before and after the shoot.
Use this guide as a shared single source of truth across creative, legal, and operations stakeholders to reduce rework and liability.
Frame-by-frame plan with reference images, focal lengths, lens and lighting notes to align creative intent across crew members.
Visual setups showing light placement, modifiers, power, and exposure targets so setups can be replicated on-location or in-studio.
Itemized camera, lens, grip, and power items with responsible party and backup suggestions to prevent omissions on shoot day.
Standardized forms covering rights, permitted uses, territory, and duration to document permissions and reduce post-delivery disputes.
On-set hazard assessment, contact list, and emergency procedures tailored to location and activities to protect personnel and property.
Post-shoot workflow covering file naming, metadata, retainers for RAW/edited files, and archival storage responsibilities.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Shoot Title | Single-line required field with character limit |
| Model Release | PDF template with signer role and signature block |
| Signature Routing | Sequential or parallel signer order configurable per job |
| Delivery Copy | Auto-send signed PDF to client and archive folder |
Choose platforms that support standard file formats, secure signing, and integration with your asset management systems.
Obtain signed model and location releases before any public use or commercial distribution.
Define a 7–14 day review period for proofs and corrections.
Send invoices within 30 days of final delivery to align with accounting cycles.
Move masters and signed releases to long-term storage within 7 days of delivery.
Execute any scope changes with dated addenda before additional usage occurs.
Martin Properties standardized its shoot guides to streamline listings and releases.
A small production firm used visual shot templates to align remote crews.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes, Business Premium | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA available) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |