Real Estate Video Shot List
Real estate video is the most repeatable filming work there is. The same list runs on every property, and the only thing that changes is how many rooms there are. That makes it a job where a checklist is not just useful, it is the difference between a 40-minute shoot and a 90-minute one.
A typical single-family home needs 35–45 distinct shots. A small flat needs 15–20; a large house with grounds needs 50 or more. Work down this list room by room.
The shot list
Exterior
Shoot the front elevation with the sun on it. A backlit front elevation makes the whole listing look grey.
- 01Front elevation, straight on from the kerb
- 02Front angled left, showing depth and one side wall
- 03Front angled right
- 04Approach — walking or driving up to the door
- 05Front door and entrance detail
- 06Driveway, garage, parking
- 07Rear elevation, wide
- 08Garden or yard, two angles
- 09Patio, decking, or outdoor seating
- 10Pool, outbuilding, or any additional structure
- 11Street context — what the neighbourhood looks like
- 12Any view the property has, from where it is seen
Entrance and circulation
- 13Front door opening, from inside
- 14Entrance hall, wide
- 15Staircase from below
- 16Staircase from above
- 17Landing and hallways
Living spaces
Two wide angles per primary room, taken from opposite corners. That is the standard and it is what makes a room read as a space rather than a photograph.
- 18Living room, wide from corner one
- 19Living room, wide from corner two
- 20Living room feature — fireplace, bay window, built-ins
- 21Dining room, wide
- 22Dining room detail
- 23Additional reception or family room, two angles
- 24Study or office
Kitchen
The kitchen sells the house. Give it more shots than any other room.
- 25Kitchen wide, showing the full layout
- 26Second wide from the opposite end
- 27Worktop and splashback detail
- 28Appliances and fittings
- 29Island or breakfast bar
- 30Sink and window view
- 31Storage — open a cupboard or pantry
- 32Utility or laundry room
Bedrooms
- 33Primary bedroom, wide from the doorway
- 34Primary bedroom, second angle
- 35Primary bedroom window and view
- 36Built-in wardrobes or dressing area
- 37Every secondary bedroom, one wide each
- 38Any bedroom with a distinctive feature, detail shot
Bathrooms
- 39Primary bathroom or en-suite, wide
- 40Primary bathroom, second angle
- 41Fittings detail — taps, tiling, shower
- 42Every additional bathroom, one wide each
- 43Cloakroom or WC
Additional space
- 44Loft, attic, or converted roof space
- 45Basement or cellar
- 46Garage interior
- 47Any workshop, gym, or annexe
Movement and detail
What separates a video from a slideshow of stills.
- 48Slow push through the front door into the hall
- 49Reveal through each doorway into a main room
- 50Gimbal walk from kitchen to living space
- 51Slow rise up the staircase
- 52Rack focus from a foreground detail to the room behind
- 53Light through a window, moving
- 54Doors and drawers opening smoothly
Aerial
- 55High wide establishing the plot and boundaries
- 56Orbit around the property
- 57Pull-back reveal from the house to the surroundings
- 58Top-down of the plot
- 59Local context — amenities, coastline, park
Tips for this kind of shoot
- Two wide angles per primary room, from opposite corners. This is the single rule that makes real estate video look professional.
- Turn every light on, open every blind, and close every toilet lid before you start filming. Doing it room by room costs you the shot order.
- Shoot the front elevation when the sun is on it. Check which way the house faces before you book the slot.
- A 1,200 sq ft flat needs 15–20 shots. A 4,500 sq ft house with grounds needs 40+. Scale the list, do not skip the structure.
Use this list on your next shoot
Storeyz keeps your shots in story order for planning and regroups them by location for the day — then you tick them off on your phone as you get them.
Questions
How many shots do I need for a real estate video?
A standard single-family home takes 35–45 distinct shots. Smaller properties need 15–20 and large homes with grounds and outbuildings can run past 50. The count scales with rooms, not with price.
What order should I film a property in?
Exteriors first while the light is right, then work through the house in the order a buyer would walk it: entrance, living spaces, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, then additional space. Film movement shots last, once you know the layout.