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How To Shoot B Roll Footage With Your iPhone

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Channel: Drost Video · 2016 · People & Blogs

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How To Shoot B Roll Footage With Your iPhone
Recently I’ve been experimenting with adding B-roll to my videos to make them more engaging. It’s not easy because I have to come up with creative footage that compliments the information I’m trying to convey to my audience.

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B-roll refers to supplemental video content that’s in addition to your main content. It’s often referred to as a visual cue or a cut-a-way. It compliments and enhances your main content.

Here are 7 tips on how to shoot b-roll footage from your iPhone...

1. Record your main content first
For example if you’re doing an interview, record the interview first then add b-roll footage later to spice up the interview.

2. Shoot from different angles
Instead of shooting everything at eye level, shoot at ground level or above your head.

3. Shoot from different distances
Capture wide footage where nothing is left out of the frame, then get closer for more focused shots. Keep in mind close ups of detailed objects are more interesting than wide shots.

4. Use the right length
I find that quick shots of B-roll helps reset the attention of your viewers so they remain engaged throughout the video.

5. Scout locations
Create a list of possible locations for shooting good b-roll footage. This will give you you more time for editing your footage later.

6. Shoot more than is needed
Count to 3 before you’ve finished shooting B-roll. This will give you time to smoothly transition between scenes during the editing process. Try recording multiple scenes in one take instead creating separate clips. This will save you a ton of time when editing later. 

7. Stabilize your shots.
Shaky footage will distract viewers from your main message. For simplicity I just use a selfie stick however you may want to invest in a stabilizer such as a monopod if you’re going to capture a lot of b-roll footage.

Bonus Tip
Match the B-roll with your content
Make sure your b-roll compliments your video content.

Let me know in the comments below if you have any tips for shooting good b-roll footage. Keep in mind I’m not a professional film maker but with a little creativity these tips will help spice up your videos and get more engagement.

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