Production Shot List
Manage shots, configure camera and movement settings, apply ND filters, use templates, record voice memos, and launch the In-Flight HUD.
Production Shot List
The Production Shot List organizes cinematic aerial shots for each mission, including camera parameters, movement settings, composition notes, and capture actions.
Shot management
Build a shot list from pre-configured templates or create a blank custom shot for a unique production requirement. Each shot card provides the information you need to plan, review, and track the shot during flight.
Build a shot list
Open the Production Shot List
Open the Production Shot List view from the application navigation with an active mission selected. Filter shots by category to focus on a specific production type.
Add a shot
Choose a shot template to start with recommended production settings, or add a blank custom shot when the shot does not match a template.
Name and prioritize the shot
Edit the shot title, choose its priority, and assign an industry category. Use a specific title such as Front elevation reveal so the pilot can identify the shot quickly in the queue.
Configure the shot
Set the target altitude, camera tilt, movement speed, estimated duration, ND filter, lighting preference, and shot description. Add composition notes that describe the subject, framing, and intended movement.
Review the shot card
Confirm that the shot card contains the intended settings and that the shot appears in the correct category. New shots start with a pending status.
Shot cards can include these planning fields:
- Title: The name displayed in the shot list and In-Flight HUD.
- Status:
pendinguntil the shot is captured, thencaptured. - Priority: The production importance of the shot.
- Industry category: The category used when filtering the shot list.
- Target altitude: The planned flight height for the shot.
- Camera tilt: The planned gimbal angle.
- Movement speed: The planned aircraft speed.
- Estimated duration: The expected time required to complete the shot.
When you mark a shot as captured, the component records a capture timestamp and sample GPS location. You can rename, edit, or delete shots before launch.
Camera and flight controls
Configure each shot independently so the aircraft movement, camera angle, and exposure plan match the storyboard.
| Setting | Available range or options | Planning guidance |
|---|---|---|
| ND filter | Filter selection from the available ND options | Match the filter to the lighting conditions and intended shutter speed. |
| Lighting preference | Lighting preference for the shot | Record whether the shot depends on golden hour, sunset, daylight, or another lighting condition. |
| Gimbal pitch | -90° to +20° | Use negative values for downward-facing compositions and positive values for elevated forward views. |
| Movement speed | 1 to 35 mph | Use slower speeds for reveals and precise framing. Use higher speeds only when the subject and environment support them. |
| Target altitude | 10 to 400 ft | Set the planned altitude for the shot and confirm it remains within the mission plan and applicable operating limits. |
| Estimated duration | 5 to 300 seconds | Account for the approach, movement, hold, and exit rather than timing only the central camera move. |
| Shot description | Free-form text | Describe the subject, direction of travel, framing, and desired end position. |
The component stores the gimbal pitch as part of the shot configuration. Use the shot description for details that do not fit into a numeric control, such as “Orbit clockwise around the south facade and finish with the roofline centered.”
Set the camera and movement controls before takeoff. Changing a shot in the field is possible, but a complete shot card gives the pilot a clearer cue during the flight.
Shot templates
Templates provide starting points for common aerial production shots. After adding a template, adjust its title, category, flight controls, and description to match the mission site.
Establishing orbits
Plan a wide orbit that introduces the location, subject, and surrounding environment.
Roofline reveals
Reveal a building or property by moving upward or forward across the roofline.
Top-down architectural grids
Capture an overhead composition with a structured architectural layout.
Driveway tracking
Track a driveway or access route with a controlled forward movement.
Sunset silhouettes
Plan a silhouette composition that uses the setting sun as the primary lighting condition.
Thermal roof surveys
Create a roof inspection shot with a thermal survey workflow in mind.
You can also add a blank custom shot when a template does not describe the required subject or movement. Template names describe the starting workflow, not a fixed set of controls.
Voice memos
Use voice memos to preserve pilot observations that are difficult to capture while managing the shot list. You can type notes, add quick tags, or start a simulated recording.
Quick tags include:
- Clean take
- Wind gust during orbit
- ND32 swap needed
- Subject moved
- Lens flare on horizon
The recording control simulates a 2.5-second voice memo. Use the memo and tags to record retake context, changing wind conditions, subject movement, or equipment changes. Voice memo state is part of the shot workflow and is available while reviewing the selected shot.
In-Flight launch
Launch the In-Flight HUD from the Production Shot List after you have reviewed the shot order and configured the required controls. The HUD presents the shot queue, current progress, mission coordinates, aircraft status, and flight telemetry in a full-screen operational view.
Review the queue
Confirm that the shot list contains the shots you intend to fly and that each shot has the correct title, priority, altitude, movement speed, and duration.
Launch the In-Flight HUD
Select the control to launch the In-Flight HUD. The HUD opens with the ordered shot list and selects the active shot.
Choose the active shot
Work through the queue in order, or select another shot manually when the flight plan or on-site conditions require a different sequence.
Mark the shot captured
After completing the shot, mark it as captured. The HUD records the capture timestamp, mission coordinates, and shot altitude.
Continue or exit
Advance to the next shot to continue the queue, or exit the HUD when the flight session is complete.
The HUD supports both automatic progression and manual shot selection. Marking the active shot as captured advances the workflow, while manual selection lets you revisit a shot or change the sequence when conditions change.
Pre-load and review the complete shot list before takeoff. Confirm the shot order, camera controls, ND filters, target altitudes, and estimated durations before launching the In-Flight HUD so you can keep your attention on flight operations.