Making An Instructional Video: When to Add B-roll

Опубликовано: 11 Март 2026
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When making an instructional video, how do you decide what b-roll shots you need and which you don't? When to add them and when to leave them out? We break down the two main types of b-roll, how to know what type you need and when, and how to avoid some common pitfalls. We’ll even show you the origin of b-roll.

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