9. B-roll

Vlogging − Interview and b-roll

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Summary

  • Make separate B-roll shots of everything you want to show
  • You'll need about 50 B-roll shots for a two-minute video
  • Shoot multiple wide, medium, and close-up shots of everything you want to show the viewer
  • Keep your camera still for at least 10 seconds per shot
  • Don't pan, tilt or zoom while you're recording
  • Please make separate recordings for each shot

Exercise

Make multiple wide, medium, and close-up B-roll shots of the following things:

  • The room you’re in right now
  • Someone performing an activity, e.g. a colleague at work