Shot List

Overview

Film Title: The Midnight Heist
Director: Alex Rivera
Director of Photography: Jamie Smith
Production Dates: July 15 - August 20, 2024
Locations: Downtown bank, getaway car, hideout

This shot list details the visual composition and camera work for "The Midnight Heist," a suspenseful short film that unfolds over one tension-filled night. Each shot has been carefully planned to convey the story's intensity, character dynamics, and the high stakes of the heist.

Scene 1: The Planning

Location: Hideout - Interior

Shot Type	Description	Camera Angle/Technique	Visual Elements
Wide Shot	Team gathered around table with blueprints.	Wide	Dim light, shadows, team unity.
Close-Up	Hands exchanging a mysterious key.	Close on hands	Key with gloves, highlighting secrecy.
Medium Shot	Characters' determined expressions.	Medium, shallow depth	Blurred background, intense expressions.
OTS Shot	Viewing blueprints from the leader's view.	Over-the-shoulder	Detail on blueprints, planning.

Scene 2: Breaking In

Location: Downtown bank - Exterior, then Interior

Shot Type	Description	Camera Angle/Technique	Visual Elements
Establishing Shot	The bank building at night, under streetlights.	Wide angle	Isolation, quietness of the night.
POV	Inside the car, team putting on masks.	Inside car view	Masks, building suspense.
Tracking Shot	Team stealthily approaching the back entrance.	Steadicam, behind chars.	Stealth, tension.
Close-Up	Hand inserting key, switching to digital lock pick.	Close on hand and lock	Precision of the heist.

Scene 3: The Heist

Location: Bank vault - Interior

Shot Type	Description	Camera Angle/Technique	Visual Elements
Extreme Wide Shot	Vault's vastness and team's small size.	High angle, wide	Challenge, scope of the heist.
Medium Close-Up	Hands filling bags with cash and valuables.	Close on hands	Greed, desperation.
Low Angle Shot	Leader looking triumphant, vault door behind.	Low angle	Power dynamics, ambition.
Dutch Angle Shot	Alarms flashing in the background silently.	Dutch angle	Unease, foreshadowing trouble.

Scene 4: The Getaway

Location: City streets - Exterior

Shot Type	Description	Camera Angle/Technique	Visual Elements
High Angle Shot	Getaway car speeding away.	High angle, wide	Escape, context within the city.
Close-Up	Driver's eyes in the rearview mirror.	Close on eyes	Intensity, focus of the escape.
Wide Shot	Car disappearing into the night.	Wide	Speed, urgency of the getaway.
POV	From backseat, team catching their breath.	Over shoulder, inside car	Relief, adrenaline mix in characters.

Scene 5: The Aftermath

Location: Hideout - Interior

Shot Type	Description	Camera Angle/Technique	Visual Elements
Medium Shot	Team dividing spoils, morning light creeping.	Medium	Early morning light, shadows, textures.
Close-Up	Forgotten piece of jewelry on the table.	Close on table	Jewelry, hinting at future consequences.
Wide Shot	Team's silhouettes against dawn light.	Wide	Silhouettes, dawn light, uncertain future.

Special Notes for These Sections:

Ensure proper lighting to convey mood and atmosphere.
Coordinate with the production design team for realistic props and set dressing.
Work closely with actors to capture nuanced expressions and emotions.
Utilize camera movements to enhance tension and suspense throughout the film.
Communicate effectively with the entire production team to achieve the desired visual storytelling.