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How to use this: Before every trip, hotel stay, or restaurant visit — open this tab and check off the shots as you get them. Reset the checkboxes each time. Think in sequences: wide → medium → close-up of the same subject. Hold every shot 5-10 seconds minimum.

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Hotel / Resort

34 shots

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Exterior & Arrival

Facade straight-on — daytime

Facade at twilight / night (lit up)

Entrance / porte-cochere with signage

Surrounding area / neighborhood context

Lobby & Common Areas

Wide establishing shot of lobby

Reception / check-in desk

Lobby details: flowers, art, design elements

Hallway / corridor (leading lines)

Room Tour (the money shots)

Wide shot from doorway entering — the reveal

This is the first thing people see. Slow push-in from the door.

Wide shot from window looking back into room

Bed straight-on, symmetrical pillows

Bed detail: texture of linens, turndown details

Window view (both inside framing and the actual view)

Desk / workspace area

In-room amenities: minibar, coffee maker, TV, safe

Welcome amenities / gift basket close-up

Bathroom

Wide shot from doorway

Vanity / mirror shot

Shower / tub detail (rainfall head, freestanding tub)

Branded toiletries close-up

Amenities & Facilities

Pool — wide shot at angle parallel to skyline

Spa / treatment area

Gym / fitness center

Restaurant setup (breakfast + dinner configs)

Bar area

Garden / outdoor lounge

Lifestyle / Experience

Sunset by the pool

Cocktail at rooftop / bar at dusk

Lounging / reading poolside

Room service / in-bed breakfast

Walking through property (tracking shot)

Prep before filming

1. Hide cables, trash bins, ironing boards, hair dryers

2. Iron bedspreads, fluff pillows symmetrically

3. Remove personal items unless styled

4. Close all closet doors, toilet lid down

5. Consistent light — open all curtains or use lamps only, don't mix

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Restaurant / Food

26 shots

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Establishing / Ambiance

Exterior restaurant sign

Interior wide shot of dining room

Bar area

Table settings / cutlery close-up

Lighting / candles / ambiance details

Kitchen pass / open kitchen activity

Food Shots (the money shots)

Overhead / top-down of plated dish

45-degree angle — the "diner's perspective"

Most versatile food angle. Shoot this for every dish.

Extreme close-up: texture, crust, grill marks, glaze

Steam rising from hot dish

Cheese pull / stretch shot

Sauce pour or drizzle

Cross-section / cut-into reveal

Full spread — multiple dishes on table

Action / Process

Chef cooking — flames, tossing pan

Bartender shaking / pouring cocktail

Dish being placed on table — the presentation

Reaction / Human Element

First bite reaction — genuine, not scripted

The most important shot. Don't fake it. People can tell.

Candid "wow" moment or smile

Clinking glasses / cheers

Food filming tips

1. Slow push-in toward food creates drama

2. Shoot at 60fps for slight slow-mo on texture shots

3. Sit near a window — natural side-light is gold

4. Avoid overhead fluorescents — bounce light off walls instead

5. Film BEFORE you eat — food looks best in the first 30 seconds

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Travel Day / Destination

28 shots

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Airport / Transit

Packed bags at home — the "we're going" shot

Airport terminal signage

Boarding pass close-up

Walking through terminal — tracking shot

Window seat: clouds, takeoff, landing

Arrival signs / stepping off the plane

Landmarks & Scenery

Wide establishing shot — where are we

Landmark with person for scale

Close-up architectural details

Same spot from multiple angles

Sunrise or sunset timelapse

Need a tripod. Even 30 seconds of timelapse is gold for transitions.

Water: ocean, rivers, fountains, rain

Street Scenes & Culture

Busy street with motion — panning shot

Local vendors / market stalls

Street food being prepared

Signage in local language

Local transportation: taxis, scooters, bikes

Musicians / performers / artisans

Transition B-Roll (the glue)

Feet walking on different surfaces

Hands touching textures — walls, fabrics, water

Driving footage / road ahead

Doors opening — hotel, restaurant, car

Maps / navigation screens

Sky, clouds, trees — scene-linking B-roll

Souvenir shopping / market browsing

Packing / unpacking — bookend the trip

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Cruise Ship

24 shots

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Embarkation Day

Ship exterior from port terminal

Terminal check-in and signage

First step onto the ship — the moment

Atrium / main lobby first impression

Cabin Tour

Cabin number + location context

Slow steady pan of entire cabin

Bed, storage, bathroom, fridge, outlets

Balcony view — check wind for audio

Wind kills audio on balconies. Use voiceover or cover the mic.

Ship Exploration

Grand staircase / atrium from above

Pool deck: wide shot with water features

Buffet spread — overview shot

Specialty restaurant setup

Theater / entertainment venue

Sports deck / activities (waterslides, climbing)

Spa / gym facilities

At Sea & Ports

Sunset / sunrise from deck timelapse

Wake shot from stern

Ocean panorama — endless water

Ship from shore at port (with city in frame)

Port excursion highlights

Buffet plate — curated, natural light at table

Take your plate near a window. Cruise buffet lighting is terrible.

Cocktail with ocean backdrop

Themed party night / dressed-up event

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Golden Rules — Every Shoot

The 5 Essential B-Roll Types (get all 5 at every location)

1. Wide / Establishing — sets the scene, shows where you are

2. Close-up / Detail — textures, food, hands, objects

3. Action / Movement — people doing things, cooking, walking

4. Transition — shared elements between scenes (sky, water, feet walking)

5. Reaction / Emotion — genuine human responses, smiles, awe

Filming rules from creators who do this for a living

• Think in sequences: wide → medium → close-up of the same subject

• Hold every shot at least 5-10 seconds of stable footage

• Keep each clip 10-20 seconds for editing flexibility

• Shoot at 60fps for anything with movement (slow-mo option)

• Use rule of thirds grid on your phone camera

• Get the shot FIRST, then enjoy the moment

• Vertical (9:16) for TikTok/Reels, horizontal for YouTube — or shoot wide enough to crop both

• Natural light wins every time. Sit near windows, shoot during golden hour

• Audio matters as much as video — wind, crowd noise, and AC ruin takes. Use the DJI Mic.

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