Morning Start
Begin the day naturally, no rush.
Wake Up Shot
Soft morning light, minimal movement.
First Thought
Casual thought to camera.
Room Ambience
Natural morning sounds.
No Energy Yet
Do not force enthusiasm.
Getting Ready
Routine moments without over-editing.
Bathroom Mirror Clip
Quick check-in.
Coffee Or Breakfast
Simple food prep.
Small Detail Shot
Hands, steam, light.
Light Music Cue
Gentle background music.
Keep It Real
Do not glamorize.
Heading Out
Transition into the day.
Door Exit Shot
Leaving the space.
Walk Or Drive Clip
Moving through environment.
Ambient Audio
Street or car sounds.
Momentum Over Talking
Let movement carry.
Midday Life
Work, errands, or activities.
Primary Activity
Main task of the day.
Secondary Moment
Unexpected or minor task.
Quick Commentary
Short spoken update.
Music Push
Increase pacing slightly.
Don’t Overshare
Stay focused on moments.
Pause And Reflect
Brief check-in mid-day.
Static Shot
Sit or stand still.
Midday Thought
How the day feels so far.
Music Off
Silence for honesty.
Short And Honest
Less than 10 seconds.
Evening Wind Down
Slow the pace.
Golden Hour Shot
Warm evening light.
Simple Activity
Dinner, walk, or rest.
Lower Energy Music
Calm closing cue.
Day Close
End without wrapping everything up.
Final Thought
One closing sentence.
Cut Before Resolution
End early.
Day In The Life
Morning Start
Begin the day naturally, no rush.
Wake Up Shot
Soft morning light, minimal movement.
First Thought
Casual thought to camera.
Room Ambience
Natural morning sounds.
No Energy Yet
Do not force enthusiasm.
Getting Ready
Routine moments without over-editing.
Bathroom Mirror Clip
Quick check-in.
Coffee Or Breakfast
Simple food prep.
Small Detail Shot
Hands, steam, light.
Light Music Cue
Gentle background music.
Keep It Real
Do not glamorize.
Heading Out
Transition into the day.
Door Exit Shot
Leaving the space.
Walk Or Drive Clip
Moving through environment.
Ambient Audio
Street or car sounds.
Momentum Over Talking
Let movement carry.
Midday Life
Work, errands, or activities.
Primary Activity
Main task of the day.
Secondary Moment
Unexpected or minor task.
Quick Commentary
Short spoken update.
Music Push
Increase pacing slightly.
Don’t Overshare
Stay focused on moments.
Pause And Reflect
Brief check-in mid-day.
Static Shot
Sit or stand still.
Midday Thought
How the day feels so far.
Music Off
Silence for honesty.
Short And Honest
Less than 10 seconds.
Evening Wind Down
Slow the pace.
Golden Hour Shot
Warm evening light.
Simple Activity
Dinner, walk, or rest.
Lower Energy Music
Calm closing cue.
Day Close
End without wrapping everything up.
Final Thought
One closing sentence.
Cut Before Resolution
End early.
About This Template
The Day In The Life shot list template includes 34 professionally structured cues made specifically for lifestyle projects.
This free template is ready to download and import directly into Cueboard on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Use it as-is or customize it to match your creative vision. Perfect for content creators, filmmakers, and video producers who want instant structure.
What's Included
- 34 pre-built cues with titles and details
- Organized shot list structure
- Different cue types with colors and icons
- Ready to import into Cueboard
- Fully customizable and editable
How to Use
- Download the template file (.cbt)
- Open the file on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Cueboard will automatically import the template
- Customize the cues to fit your project
- Start shooting with confidence!
Need Cueboard?
This template works with Cueboard, the best shot list app for creators on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.