Do you know the definition of B-roll?
There are lots of terms in Hollywood that you have to learn, and one of the most important is B-roll. It’s one of those words that gets tossed around your first day on set and that you may have heard a thousand times before without ever really knowing what it truly means. Well, we can’t have that.
Today we’re going to define B-roll, look at some examples, and talk about why it’s so important to shoot a lot of it on set.
Let’s dive into what B-roll means.
What Is B-Roll? (Definition and Examples)
I have to admit, I think I heard the term B-roll a dozen times before I actually sat down to think about what it means. And at that point, I was spelling it “B-role.” But thankfully, I did some research. And now, I have the definition here for you.
B-Roll Definition
The B-roll definition is simple—it’s supplemental footage shot to support the main footage.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
