SHOOTING B-ROLL

What is B-Roll?  Why is it important for a project?  What are 3 things to keep in mind when you're shooting B-roll?



B-Roll is supplemental footage that provides greater flexibility when editing video. It's the cutaway from an interview or news report to help with the story. Three things to keep in mind are the angles. You want to make the documentary look GOOD. Second is movement to give it a cinematic feel. Third is repetition. You never want to show the same thing over and over again.

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