kuvaussuunnitelma

Kuvaussuunnitelma, or shot plan, is a document used in film and video production to outline the planned camera work for each scene. It translates the director’s vision into concrete instructions for the crew and serves as a central planning tool during pre-production and on set. The plan typically covers the sequence of shots, camera positions, lens choices, movements, framing, and timing, as well as lighting and sound considerations.

Contents commonly include scene and shot numbering, brief descriptions of each shot, camera position and movement (static, pan, tilt, dolly, track, hand-held), lens choice and focal length, framing (wide, medium, close-up), lighting notes, continuity cues, and any on-set operational details such as timing, actor blocking notes, and prop or set requirements. The document may also indicate shoot order, estimated duration, and safety considerations.

Relation to other documents: a kuvaussuunnitelma is typically derived from the screenplay and storyboard or animatic and is used in conjunction with a detailed shot list. It helps translate visual concepts into actionable tasks for the director of photography, lighting crew, art department, and production management, aiding scheduling and equipment planning.

Production use: before filming, the director and cinematographer develop the plan to align artistic intent with practical constraints. On set, it serves as a reference for blocking and shooting, and it can be revised as needed due to changes in location, weather, or performance.

In Finnish filmmaking, the term denotes a practical, shot-by-shot guide that supports efficient, coherent visual storytelling.