# ShotBOT

> Visual effects production note-taking and tracking app for film and video. (iPhone/iPad app by Todd Freese.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbot/id943132755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Todd Freese](https://appshunter.io/developer/943132754)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: $29.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 58 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbot/id943132755/reviews.md

## What is ShotBOT?

ShotBOT is designed for professional visual effects supervisors, to use during production, to take all the necessary production notes when shooting visual effects scenes. It tracks all the VFX needs for film, TV, documentaries, music videos and commercial production. This app is designed by someone who has spent 20 years shooting visual effects. All advanced features are sold via in-app purchases so you only need to buy what you need. For more detailed information on ShotBOT, please check out our web site for demo screencasts and a comprehensive FAQ page.

FEATURES
-ShotBOT has all the fields you would expect. A full list of fields is at the bottom of this page.
-Track general scenes or individual takes.
-Print or email a comprehensive shooting report to your VFX artists after the shoot.
-Built in drawing feature to create diagrams or annotate pictures.
-App-wide built in help screens to explain every feature.
-Supports multi-camera shoots.
-Full support for user defined presets for all commonly used fields. Includes default set of presets for professional production. Entering the data for a scene is very fast!
-Scenes can be tagged to group sets of scenes together for complete organization of the scenes.
-Take pictures or import existing images for scene reference.
-View and grab frames from a wireless, live video feed from the camera. (Requires Teradek wireless encoder and in-app purchase)
-Print a variety of different style tracking marks in a variety of sizes. (Requires in-app purchase) 
-Two different interface styles. Dark for indoor, Light for outdoor. You will always be able to view screen content without blinding your eyes.
-Export your data so you can import it into your own post production tracking software. (Require in-app purchase)
-Optional ShotBOT Cloud option to backup your data in realtime and sync between multiple devices. (Require in-app purchase)

JOB FIELDS
-Job Number
-Episode Name and Number
-Working Title
-Agency and Client Name
-Product Description
-Production Company Name
-Default FPS
-Job Description

SCENE FIELDS
-Scene Number
-Scene Description
-Slate
-Shot Date, Day Number, Time of day.
-Unit (First unit, second unit, plate unit)
-MOS or Sync sound.
-Interior/Exterior
-Day, Night, or Day For Night
-Shoot Location
-Scene Notes
-Flags for: HDR, Mirror Ball, 18% Gray Ball, Cube, Clean Plate, Tiles, Ref Plates, Dig Stills Ref, Dig Stills Texture, Set Survey, Lidar Scan, 3D Scan, Lighting Diagram, Rushed Enviroment.

CAMERA FIELDS
-Camera ID
-Camera Type
-Camera Rig
-Card/Clip Info
-Filters
-ISO
-Shutter
-Color Temp
-FPS
-T Stop
-Lens
-MM Start & End
-Camera Height Start & End
-Camera Tilt Start & End
-Camera Focus Start & End
-Camera Notes

TAKE FIELDS
-Take Number
-Hero or Circled Take Flag
-Take Notes

## Key features

- Track general scenes or individual takes
- Print or email comprehensive shooting reports
- Built-in drawing and annotation feature
- Supports multi-camera shoots
- User-defined presets for fast data entry
- Tag scenes for organization
- Take pictures or import images for reference

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $29.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShotBOT JSON Export | $9.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT Teradek Live Video | $49.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT Tracking Marks | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT Cloud - 30 Day Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT TSV Text Export | $9.99 | one-time |
| ShotBOT VES Export | $74.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shotbot/id943132755/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best VFX app EVER!

*2022-04-10*

This app is one of my most important tools for all of my set work. This has been an invaluable asset to me since I started using it 3 years ago. What better is that this has Teradek integration and has a fully customizable user database for entering all of the essential information for camera’s, lenses, filter, color temp,etc.

The developer of this app is very responsive and actually listens to users insights to continually improve this app as technology continues to advance. This app and all the add-ons are worth every cent. Your workflow will increase and VFX vendors and artists will truly appreciate having the reports that you are able to generate out of ShotBOT.

### 5/5 — Indispensable

*2021-12-14*

This is such a useful tool to have with you on set. Simple to use and has excellent detail. Exports a tidy and professional report.

### 4/5 — Works great

*2017-09-11*

Just wrote a great review for this super helpful program. Then App Store boots me out.  How frustrating.  Love Shotbot.  Worked great for me on set recently.  Thanks for the quick response to feedback.

## Frequently asked questions about ShotBOT

### What is ShotBOT used for?

ShotBOT is designed for visual effects supervisors to take and track production notes during shoots for film, TV, documentaries, music videos, and commercials. It helps organize and share crucial information with VFX artists.

### Does ShotBOT have ads?

No, ShotBOT does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What is the price of ShotBOT?

ShotBOT is priced at $29.99. Additional advanced features are available through in-app purchases, allowing users to buy only what they need.

### What devices does ShotBOT support?

ShotBOT is currently supported on iPad devices. It is designed for a tablet interface to facilitate detailed note-taking.

### How often is ShotBOT updated?

ShotBOT was last updated on February 13, 2026, with version 1.63. The app has a history of regular updates to improve functionality and add features.

### Can I export my data from ShotBOT?

Yes, ShotBOT allows you to export your data for import into your own post-production tracking software. This feature requires an in-app purchase.

### What is the age rating for ShotBOT?

ShotBOT has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience and does not contain mature content.

### How does ShotBOT handle multi-camera shoots?

ShotBOT fully supports multi-camera shoots, allowing you to track notes and data for each camera involved in a scene. This ensures comprehensive coverage of all visual elements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.64 — 2026-04-02

v-1.64
ShotBOT now requires at least iPadOS version 18. This change is required to make way for better supporting iPadOS version 26.

-NEW FEATURE: Added a new commercial option when creating PDF reports. If checked, it will not show the fields: Episode Name, Episode #, Show Name.

-NEW FEATURE: Added a new field to the TSV Export file that contains all the relative file paths for exported photos per scene.

### 1.63 — 2026-02-13

v-1.63
-NEW FEATURE: Added a clip name field to the take database and updated all the reports and exports.

### 1.62 — 2025-10-20

v-1.62
-BUG FIX: Fixed some bugs in Export TSV file when using the “Use X” option.

### 1.61 — 2025-09-15

v-1.61
-NEW FEATURE: Added feature to opt out of new IOS 26 interface.

### 1.60 — 2025-09-08

v-1.60

-NEW FEATURE: When exporting a TSV file, you now have the option to export “X” vs true/false for all checkbox values.
-BUG FIX: Fixed text clipping on the PDF report for the camera focus fields.

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