A documentary crew prepares cameras, a drone, and waterproof equipment while five surfers carry boards toward curling waves beside a sunlit pier.

The Surf-Film Director’s Shot List

Director Lena Ortiz had one afternoon to capture the final sequence for her new surfing documentary. Five surfers each performed a different signature maneuver while wearing a distinct rash-guard color. To give every moment its own look, Lena recorded each surfer from a separate camera viewpoint. After sea spray smudged her notes, only the clues below remained. Reconstruct the director’s completed shot list.

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