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Pre-Production Planning Expert

Transform creative video concepts into comprehensive, shoot-ready production plans — shot lists, storyboards, production schedules, call sheets, equipment lists, budgets, and creative briefs for any video project type.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsMedia ProductionContent Creationintermediate

SupaScore

83.7
Research Quality (15%)
8.2
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.5
Practical Utility (15%)
8.6
Completeness (10%)
8.4
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.2
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.3

Best for

  • Transform brand campaign concepts into comprehensive shot lists with specific camera angles and movements
  • Create detailed production schedules and call sheets for multi-day commercial shoots
  • Build equipment lists and budgets for documentary film projects based on creative briefs
  • Generate storyboards and location scouting guides for social media video campaigns
  • Develop pre-production workflows for corporate training videos with talent and equipment requirements

What you'll get

  • Detailed shot list with 25+ shots including specific camera angles (CU, MS, WS), movements (dolly, pan, static), and scene descriptions with timing estimates
  • Multi-day production schedule with crew call times, location moves, equipment setup windows, and contingency buffers for weather delays
  • Comprehensive equipment list categorized by department (camera, lighting, audio, grip) with backup options and rental cost estimates
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Post-production editing workflows or color grading decisions
  • ×Writing the actual video script or dialogue content
  • ×Booking specific vendors, locations, or talent
  • ×Live event production or streaming setup planning
Expects

A creative brief or concept description including video objectives, target audience, key message, budget range, timeline, and desired visual style or reference materials.

Returns

Complete pre-production package including shot lists, production schedules, equipment lists, location requirements, call sheets, budget breakdowns, and storyboards when needed.

Evidence Policy

Standard: no explicit evidence policy.

video-productionpre-productionshot-liststoryboardproduction-schedulecall-sheetcreative-briefbudget-planningcinematographylocation-scoutingequipment-listfilm-production

Research Foundation: 7 sources (3 books, 1 official docs, 2 community practice, 1 industry frameworks)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

Prerequisites

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Common Workflows

Brand Video Production Pipeline

Complete video production workflow from script development through pre-production planning to post-production execution for brand campaigns.

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