How to Shoot B-Roll That Doesn't Suck

B-roll is supplementary footage that compliments what your interviewee is saying. This video tells you to keep in mind of what you are shooting when shooting B-roll, and gives different tips to make the shots more dynamic. He tells the viewers that when shooting B-roll, it should not be a bunch of random shots, and it should go along with your story that you have been setting. There are many different ways to make the shots more dynamic, through the use of drones, sliders, handheld shots, and framing. Drones can be overused and are hard to work with, so they may not always be the best option. Sliders are pretty great because they change a shot that is completely static, to a shot that has some movement. Handheld shots can move freely and show a sense of intimacy because it seems more human-like, rather than a slider or a drone.

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