Making the shot list honestly helped with majority of my project. When I was first writing the script, I kept imagining all these cool angles, but when it came time to actually plan them out, I realized I needed to be super organized or I’d forget half of them. So I sat down and listed every important shot, scene by scene, and it made the whole film feel way more put together.
I focused mainly on the shots that would build tension, since Karma High is psychological horror. Every angle has to make the audience feel like something is watching Amara, even when nothing is on screen.
Here are some of the main shots from my list:
• Wide shot of Amara standing at the school gate so she looks small and isolated.
• Close-up of her hand touching the bleeding ink in the notebook.
• Tracking shot following behind the bullies walking down the hall (so it feels like they’re being followed ).
• Over-the-shoulder shot in the bathroom, especially during the reflection scene.
• Low angle of the flickering lights to make the school feel bigger and more intimidating.
• POV shot from what looks like someone watching Amara from down the hallway.
• Medium shot of Jenna talking to Kayla (me) to show our “mean girl” dynamic clearly.
• Insert shots of the cracked mirror, notebook pages, and locker slams to build up intensity.
The shot list made me realize that horror isn’t just about what’s happening, it’s about how you show it. The camera literally becomes part of the story. Some shots that felt simple on paper ended up being the creepiest once I imagined them through the lens.
It also helped me stay realistic with what we can actually film in our school. Instead of overcomplicating things, I chose shots that we could actually pull off but would still look intense.
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