Add supporting B-roll
Use supporting visuals to explain narration and script details. Choose relevant footage for specific lines and place it where the story needs clarification or a transition.
Where this capability fits
Prioritize abstract ideas, difficult explanations and demonstrations. Every supporting shot should have a purpose rather than simply covering the speaker.
Look through existing footage before generating or filming more. Real product details, results and actions need authentic visual evidence.
Time each insert so viewers can understand both image and narration. Avoid obscuring essential actions or captions.
Start with a clear process
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Mark lines that need explanation or demonstration.
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Match available footage and list remaining visual gaps.
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Review each insert’s timing and relationship to the audio.
Describe what you need
Use this as a starting point. Adapt the assets, audience and goal, then review the result.
Add supporting visuals only while the speaker explains the organization steps. Prefer uploaded footage, preserve the original voice and keep essential captions visible.
Review before delivery
- Does the shot relate to the current sentence?
- Is there enough time to understand it?
- Do narration, captions and visuals compete?
Questions, answered
What if there is no suitable footage?
First consider whether text or the original shot explains the point. If another visual is needed, create or film supporting material and check its accuracy.
Is more B-roll always better?
Density should follow the information. Frequent cuts can distract, so allow time to understand both the speaker and the supporting visuals.
Explore related workflows
Bring your footage. Start with a clear goal.
Apply the workflow to your own content, review each step and refine the finished video.