# ShotDeck

> Cinematic image library and search engine of high-definition film stills

ShotDeck is a searchable reference library of high-definition stills taken from feature-length narrative films. Each still is indexed with detailed cinematographic metadata, including lighting, composition, lens size, camera, aspect ratio, and color swatches. It helps filmmakers, directors, and cinematographers build mood boards and find visual inspiration quickly.

Website: https://shotdeck.com/

## What it is for

- Build visual mood boards and pitch decks for film projects
- Reference lighting setups and color palettes from established movies
- Search film shots by camera model, lens focal length, or aspect ratio
- Analyze cinematographic techniques across different directors and genres

## Features

- Searchable catalog of high-definition stills from narrative feature films
- Technical filters for camera, lens size, aspect ratio, and lighting style
- Extracted color palette swatches displayed under each still
- Metadata tagging for directors, cinematographers, actors, and framing
- Tools to organize references into project decks or boards

## Pricing

Paid

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Filmmakers, cinematographers, directors, and visual artists
- Alternative to: Frameset
- Tags: cinematography, film, filmmaking, moodboard, reference, stills

## Why it was saved

- [@the505podcast, 26 July 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C95YV_cyiR2/): Provides deep cinematographic metadata including color palettes, lighting type, lens size, aspect ratio, camera, and director details for film reference.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/shotdeck

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