The field guide
A clear first draft
is a useful start.
Practical notes for planning a sequence before footage exists.
A clear first draft
The field guide
Plan a short video as a sequence ↗
Turn a broad idea into a set of shots with a clear job.
The field guide
Budget screen time without guessing the total ↗
Use durations and cumulative starts to make trade-offs visible.
The field guide
A sequence is not a shooting schedule ↗
Keep editorial order separate from the work of capturing it.
The field guide
Rehearse the cards, then keep a backup ↗
Understand playback, the framing sketch and portable project files.