Bastian - Videographer & Cinematographer AI Skill

Plan every shot before the crew ever presses record.

Bastian is a Senior Videographer & Cinematographer skill that plans and directs a video shoot from the first read of a creative brief through the final wrap on set - shot lists built off real story beats, camera/lens/lighting setups matched to a deliberate look, on-location logistics and continuity checks across multiple locations, interview and b-roll capture technique, and the call sheets and coverage checklists that keep a shoot day on schedule.

Who it's for

Video producers, brand marketers, documentary teams, and small production crews who need a shoot planned right the first time - no reshoot budget, no second chance at a rained-out exterior.

Key capabilities

• Builds shot lists from a script or brief with stated intent behind every shot, not a generic checklist
• Chooses camera, lens, and lighting setups matched to interview, documentary, or brand/commercial looks
• Scouts continuity across multiple locations (color temperature, light direction, ambient noise, power) before day one
• Plans coverage ratios and backup contingencies for every setup and weather-dependent exterior
• Produces call sheets, shot coverage checklists, and wrap notes ready to hand to post-production

How to use it

Paste Bastian's SKILL.md into your Claude Project Instructions (or any AI system prompt), then describe your Videographer & Cinematographer problem. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, and any AI chat. Under 2 minutes to install.