Fabl bridges the gap between your written script and your camera plan by generating shot lists directly from script content. Instead of maintaining a separate document that inevitably falls out of sync with your script, your shot list lives inside Fabl alongside the words that inspired each shot. When the script changes, you can regenerate or update the shot list without starting from scratch.Documentation Index
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Generating a Shot List from a Script
Open the Script Editor
Navigate to the rundown segment containing your script and click Open Script to open it in the editor.
Open the Shot List Panel
Click the Shot List icon in the right sidebar (a camera with a list). The Shot List panel opens alongside the script without obscuring your text.
Generate Shots Automatically
Click Generate Shot List at the top of the Shot List panel. Fabl’s AI analyzes your script — identifying scene changes, subject introductions, action cues, and visual references — and creates an initial list of suggested shots.
Review Suggested Shots
Each generated shot appears as a card showing the shot type, a brief description, and the script line it corresponds to. The corresponding script line is highlighted in the editor when you hover over a shot card, so you can see exactly what prompted each suggestion.
Edit, Accept, or Remove Shots
Click any shot card to edit its type, description, or camera assignment. Click the trash icon to remove a shot that doesn’t apply. Use Add Shot to insert any shot the AI missed.
Generating a shot list on a script that already has one will show a Merge or Replace prompt. Choose Merge to add AI-suggested shots alongside your existing shots, or Replace to start fresh. Merge is recommended when you’ve manually customized your shot list.
Shot Types Reference
Fabl supports standard industry shot types. Use these when manually adding shots or editing AI-generated suggestions to keep your shot list consistent and clear for camera operators.| Shot Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Shot (WS) | Captures the full scene or environment, establishing location and context. | Opening establishing shot of a studio set |
| Medium Shot (MS) | Frames a subject from the waist up, balancing environment and subject detail. | Anchor delivering a news segment at a desk |
| Close-Up (CU) | Fills the frame with the subject’s face or a specific object, emphasizing detail or emotion. | Talent’s face during an emotional interview |
| Extreme Close-Up (ECU) | Isolates a very small detail — eyes, hands, a logo, a product feature. | A product label or a signature being written |
| Over-the-Shoulder (OTS) | Frames a conversation from behind one subject’s shoulder, showing both participants. | Two-person interview or panel discussion |
| B-Roll | Supplementary footage that cuts away from the main subject to support narration or add visual context. | Footage of a location, product, or activity being described |
| Insert Shot | A tight cutaway to a specific object or action relevant to the narrative. | Hands typing on a keyboard during a tech segment |
| Two-Shot | Frames two subjects in a single shot, typically side by side or in conversation. | Co-anchors presenting together at the desk |
| Cutaway | A shot that cuts away from the main action to show something related but not the primary subject. | Crowd reaction during a live event broadcast |
| Point of View (POV) | Shows the scene from a subject’s perspective, as if through their eyes. | First-person view during a product walkthrough |
Manually Adding Shots
You can add shots at any point — before, during, or after AI generation. To add a shot manually:- Click Add Shot at the bottom of the Shot List panel or the + icon between existing shot cards.
- Select a Shot Type from the dropdown.
- Enter a Description that gives the camera operator enough context to set up the shot.
- Optionally link the shot to a specific Script Line by clicking Link to Script and selecting the relevant passage.
- Assign a Camera if you are working in a multi-camera setup.
- Click Save Shot.
Assigning Shots to Cameras
To assign a shot to a camera, open the shot card and select from the Camera dropdown. Your production’s available cameras are configured in Production Settings → Cameras. You can assign shots to:- A specific named camera (e.g., “Camera 1 – Wide,” “Camera 2 – Close”)
- A camera role (e.g., “Jib,” “Handheld,” “Overhead”)
- Unassigned — for shots where the director will make the call on set
Linking Shots to Rundown Segments
Shots linked to rundown segments appear in the Shot List column of your rundown view, giving everyone on the production team — from the director to the technical director — a clear picture of the visual plan for each segment.If a segment has no script but you still need a shot list for it (such as a live performance or a pre-produced package), you can add shots directly from the rundown’s segment detail panel without going through the script editor.