What is shot design?

Shot design is the process of designing a shot script. The storyboard, also known as the filming script, is also an intermediate medium that converts text into three-dimensional audio-visual images. The main task is to design corresponding scenes based on commentary and TV literary scripts, configure music and sound, and grasp the rhythm and style of the film.

The storyboard script is an indispensable preliminary preparation for our film creation. The role of a shot script is like the blueprint of a building. It is the basis and blueprint for photographers to shoot and editors to perform post-production. It is also the basis for actors and all creative staff to understand the director's intention, understand the content of the script, and re-create. Storyboard drawing requirements: fully reflect the director’s creative intentions, creative ideas, and creative style. The use of split shots must be smooth and natural. The image must be simple and easy to understand. (The purpose of split shots is to roughly explain the director’s basic intention, story and image. There is no need for too many details. Too many details will affect the overall understanding. The connection between the split shots must be clear. (Generally, the split shots are not indicated. Connection, if only the shot number changes, the connection will be switched. If it needs to be dissolved in and out. The dialogue, sound effects, etc. must be clearly marked on the shot script (dialogue and sound effects must be clearly marked, and they should be marked appropriately. (below the split shot screen).