Shot Type Reference Sheet
Shot Type Reference Sheet
Magic Lantern's Shot Type Reference Sheet generates a visual grid showcasing every standard camera shot type. ECU, CU, MCU, MS, MLS, LS, ELS, POV, OTS, and more, applied to your specific subject or scene. Build a production reference that your whole crew can align around, instantly and without a camera.
Every shot type, visualized for your specific scene.
Every shot type, visualized for your specific scene.
Generate visual shot type reference sheets with AI. ECU, CU, MS, LS, POV, every standard shot type shown for your subject, ready to share with your crew.
Every Shot, One Sheet
Generate a visual grid showing your subject in every standard shot type, from extreme close-up to extreme long shot, all rendered consistently so your crew speaks the same visual language.
Every Shot, One Sheet
Generate a visual grid showing your subject in every standard shot type, from extreme close-up to extreme long shot, all rendered consistently so your crew speaks the same visual language.
Subject-Specific Reference
Unlike generic shot diagrams, Shot Type Reference Sheet renders your actual character, product, or scene in each shot type, giving you a production-specific visual vocabulary guide.
Subject-Specific Reference
Unlike generic shot diagrams, Shot Type Reference Sheet renders your actual character, product, or scene in each shot type, giving you a production-specific visual vocabulary guide.
Crew-Ready Communication
Share the reference sheet with your director of photography, camera operators, and crew to align on shot language before the shoot, no ambiguity, no mismatched expectations.
Crew-Ready Communication
Share the reference sheet with your director of photography, camera operators, and crew to align on shot language before the shoot, no ambiguity, no mismatched expectations.
Built for Modern Creators.
Bringing your vision to reality. From passion projects to the big screen.
Filmmakers
Agencies
Studios
Built for Modern Creators.
Bringing your vision to reality. From passion projects to the big screen.
Filmmakers
Turn imagination into something you can see. Build the world, shape the characters, and bring your story to life one scene at a time.
Agencies
From pitch deck to production in days, not months.
Studios
Intelligent automation that learns from your workflow. Let AI handle the repetitive tasks.
Storytelling for Any Screen.
FAQs
How does Shot Type Reference Sheet work?
Describe or upload your subject, a character, product, scene, and the AI generates a multi-panel reference sheet showing every standard shot type applied to that specific subject.
Is Shot Type Reference Sheet free to use?
Yes, you can generate reference sheets on a free Magic Lantern account. Paid plans unlock custom shot type selection and higher resolution reference sheets.
What shot types are included?
ECU (extreme close-up), CU (close-up), MCU (medium close-up), MS (medium shot), MLS (medium long shot), LS (long shot), ELS (extreme long shot), POV, OTS, and aerial.
Can I use Shot Type Reference Sheets in commercial productions?
Yes. With a paid Magic Lantern plan, all generated reference sheets are cleared for use in professional productions, client presentations, and commercial projects.
How is this different from a text-based shot list?
A shot list tells you what to shoot. Shot Type Reference Sheet shows you, visually, what each shot type looks like for your specific subject, eliminating ambiguity on set.
Who is Shot Type Reference Sheet designed for?
Directors, cinematographers, film students, content creators, producers, and anyone who needs a quick, visual guide to camera shot language for their project.
How does Shot Type Reference Sheet work?
Describe or upload your subject, a character, product, scene, and the AI generates a multi-panel reference sheet showing every standard shot type applied to that specific subject.
Is Shot Type Reference Sheet free to use?
Yes, you can generate reference sheets on a free Magic Lantern account. Paid plans unlock custom shot type selection and higher resolution reference sheets.
What shot types are included?
ECU (extreme close-up), CU (close-up), MCU (medium close-up), MS (medium shot), MLS (medium long shot), LS (long shot), ELS (extreme long shot), POV, OTS, and aerial.
Can I use Shot Type Reference Sheets in commercial productions?
Yes. With a paid Magic Lantern plan, all generated reference sheets are cleared for use in professional productions, client presentations, and commercial projects.
How is this different from a text-based shot list?
A shot list tells you what to shoot. Shot Type Reference Sheet shows you, visually, what each shot type looks like for your specific subject, eliminating ambiguity on set.
Who is Shot Type Reference Sheet designed for?
Directors, cinematographers, film students, content creators, producers, and anyone who needs a quick, visual guide to camera shot language for their project.
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