Supplementary footage cut over the main footage to illustrate or cover edits.
B-roll is the secondary footage — establishing shots, details, action, cutaways — layered over the primary 'A-roll' (such as an interview or to-camera talk). It illustrates what's being said, adds production value, and conveniently hides cuts in the main audio. Good b-roll is one of the fastest ways to lift a video from amateur to professional.
B-roll is the footage that makes your edit breathe — but only when you know exactly when to reach for it and when to put it away.
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