Shot List for Create & Yap

Ideas to Help You Show Up with Confidence & Creativity

Whether you're batch filming, prepping for your first content day, or just need ideas to get out of your own head—this list is here to guide you. Pick 3–5 shots to start building your visual library and tell your story

Personal Brand B-Roll Shots
(Perfect for intros, behind-the-scenes, “day in the life” edits)

  • Typing on your laptop with natural light

  • Holding a coffee mug + smiling at the camera

  • Walking confidently toward or past the camera

  • Sitting at a desk journaling or planning

  • Looking out a window deep in thought

  • Closing your laptop with intention (power move!)

  • Flipping through a planner or notebook

  • Writing on a whiteboard or notepad

  • Lighting a candle, setting the vibe

  • Rearranging your workspace or creative tools

  • Packing orders or prepping materials

  • Phone call or fake call shot (business mode on)

Talking to Camera / POV Shots
(These help you connect directly with your audience)

  • “You’re probably overthinking this” type content

  • Sharing your story/intro with natural light

  • Saying an affirmation into the camera

  • Offering one tip or piece of advice

  • POV: “Me talking to my audience like…”

  • Reaction face to trending sound or overlay text

  • “This is your sign to…” moment

  • Standing and pacing slightly while talking (high energy)

Product or Service-Based Shots
(For business owners, creators, or UGC creators)

  • Using your product naturally (not posed)

  • Packaging your product with care

  • Showing the product in a real-life scenario

  • Writing or sketching out ideas for your service

  • Showing your tools or process (camera, iPad, etc.)

  • Unboxing your own offer (digital or physical)

Vertical Video Transitions or Edits
(Great for reels, TikToks, aesthetic edits)

  • Covering the camera with your hand → next outfit

  • Turning away → cut to new scene

  • Tossing an item into frame → catching in new location

  • Clap, snap, or hand wave transitions

  • Zoom into phone screen → cut to what you’re working on

  • Looking up at the camera while seated at .05 zoom

  • Leaning into the lens like “let me tell you something…”