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YouTube B-Roll Shot List Planner

Map spoken lines and script beats to visual coverage, shot types and needed, planned or captured production states.

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Production coverage

Editing workflow tutorial

Each row links the script's meaning to a specific visual requirement.

Shot rows

3

Captured

1

Missing visual

0

Shot 1

Shot 2

Shot 3

About the YouTube B-Roll Shot List Planner

YouTube B-Roll Shot List Planner connects each spoken line or script beat to a visual requirement. Rows record the intended visual, shot type and whether it is still needed, planned or captured.

Coverage metrics show the total rows, captured items and rows with no visual description. Add or remove rows as the script changes, then export the complete production list as CSV.

CSV cells that begin with spreadsheet formula characters are neutralized before export. The planner does not supply footage or rights; confirm permission for locations, people, clips, artwork and music.

Key features

  • Spoken-line to visual mapping
  • Editable shot-type field
  • Needed, planned and captured statuses
  • Add and remove shot rows
  • Captured-shot count
  • Missing-visual warning count
  • Spreadsheet-safe CSV export
  • Local browser-only planning

How to use

  1. 1Name the production and break the script into visual beats.
  2. 2For each beat, describe a visual that clarifies, proves or resets attention.
  3. 3Record the shot type and update its status through planning and capture.
  4. 4Export the CSV for the recording session or editing checklist.

Examples

Plan visuals for an editing tutorial
Input: Three narration beats mapped to a wide timeline, process close-up and before-after proof
Output: Status-tracked shot list and CSV export

Capture visuals that serve the explanation instead of covering every edit automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Does the tool create B-roll footage?
No. It creates a production shot list from the visual requirements you enter.
Can I open the export in spreadsheet software?
Yes. The CSV contains project, spoken beat, visual, shot type and status columns.
How are CSV formula risks handled?
Text beginning with common spreadsheet formula characters is prefixed before CSV encoding.
Does the planner grant rights to footage?
No. Confirm permission and licensing for every location, person and asset you record or include.

Continue your workflow

Open a related tool to prepare your files or refine the finished result.