How to Shoot Better B-Roll: Quick Filmmaking Tips

[@IanCummingZA]

Great tips! I really like how you explain things while you are on a location. I vlog daily and used to film way too much "B" role and decided (randomly) that 10 seconds is sufficient. I came to the same "10s rule" conclusion, only the other way round.

[@robnelsonfilms]

ha! That's pretty funny. Of course it all depends on how the video will be edited but for most stuff going up online I think 10s provides enough content to work with. Glad to hear you like the video Ian. Thanks!

[@johaanmittra]

You guys are the only few KZbinrs who actually reply . That’s really good thanks . Amazing video btw , good luck 😉

[@robnelsonfilms]

We always try to reply. Sometimes things (life) gets too busy and we end up missing some of the comments but as much as we can we want to keep this an open and positive community. Including replying to any questions and comments we get. Thanks for being part of it! :) - Jonas

[@GregsGarage]

Great tips guys. Thank you for taking the time to cover this topic.

[@Moccar]

I used an office chair and your 'tai chi' moves for panning b-roll today! The B-roll was a great success, but my camera bugged out, so the whole interview accidently got deleted.. But I will compliment you on this video too, you had some solid points and it was very useful information!

[@ShatteredInsights]

This is the best b roll tutorial I have found yet on youtube. Thank you!

[@robnelsonfilms]

Oh man, that is the best comment we could ever ask for. Thanks for saying that. :-)

[@GregLumleyPhotography]

2nd that!

[@RuthEckles2]

Definitely the best broll tutorial out there--and it's just the right length too! Thanks so much guys! Love the 10-second rule, btw! There've been so many times when I'm in post editing where I took a great shot, but it's too short! If I'd just held it longer than I thought I should have, I would have had a wonderful shot to work with!

[@UrbanArmed]

Fantastic pro tips for sure. I'll be trying out the *10 Second Rule* and see how that works. I've always struggled with B roll.

[@robnelsonfilms]

+UrbanArmed The 10 second Rule is a good one! The editor (maybe you) will really appreciate it.

[@UrbanArmed]

+Rob & Jonas' Filmmaking Tips Oh yeah, I'm a one man show :)

[@KiaraShanay]

I love these tips! Thanks so much ❤️

[@TheFreedomTheory]

This is one of the best series on videography I have seen! Been making travel vlogs for almost 2 years and learning so much! Thanks! :)

[@robnelsonfilms]

Awesome Josh and Kali! Great to hear!

[@1keyl]

In your video you answered some of the questions I would have liked answered by my professors, but they didn't seem to have the time for. (Such as "do not be afraid of asking the person to repeat the actions once again, so you can get the same from a different angle or a close up). This is such an important thing, specially when shooting alone AND trying to be true to an astringent concept of documentary film-making. I had this misconception of what documentary film-making was, trying to "catch" the action that was spontaneously unfolding before my eyes. I used to think anything that interfered with that spontaneity and anything that was remotely "directive" of the subjects interactions ceased to be "documentary". Now I know good documentaries are hybrids and some "acting" is allowed and unavoidable in order to tell the story.

[@bringthefresh4094]

Loved this video, answered all the questions about b-roll that I had and there were some great tips about the gopro as well!

[@1221mediaent]

Incredibly helpful information - clear, concise and tips I needed and will definitely be implementing in all of my shoots from now on! Thank you!!! You earned a new subscriber!

[@rawrfishing]

love this vid, especially cuz i am a fisherman and your broll examples were all relevant! how about a fishing trip one? :)

[@GaryStockton]

You guys make great videos!!! Always look forward to watching more.

[@robnelsonfilms]

Ahhhh- thanks Gary.

[@DroogVoom]

Clean,clear and concise.I have to use the "F" word as well,its FUN! Thanks for sharing guys.

[@robnelsonfilms]

Thank you for saying that! Really appreciate it!

[@surfcollector]

Ha! GoPro 4!! The good old days...The new Hero 8 is a game changer for small cam b roll. The stabilizer is amazing now.

[@ProSimRacing]

Dude, thanks so much for all of this information, it really is a big help to us newbies.

[@cubeologist42]

Very cool! Thanks

[@Veptis]

If you can, do slow motion, or timelapses, drone shots. Use camera angles like down below and effects like dolly zoom. Work with different spacial layers and included a wide shot in the beginning.

[@robnelsonfilms]

Great tips!!!

[@Veptis]

52Things: Rob & Jonas not mine, taken from d4darius and kept in my mind

[@robnelsonfilms]

Gotcha. Still, good tips.

[@DwightAlipio]

The best B-ROLL TURORIAL! I love it!❤️

[@nokitongo]

the material of this channel always is incredible, Thank you guys!

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Fernando Castellon Muñiz Thanks Fernando.

[@TheCman5015PLPro]

Great work! These are so much fun to watch. Keep them up! :D

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Past Life Pro (Creativity For Life!) Enjoy The Cinemas! Sweet. Thanks.

[@timdias4071]

really nice! But one little thing on 2:06 the seaweed is on the left hand on 2:07 the closup shot is from the right hand with seaweed in it. Its called "Anschlussfehler" in german ;)

[@DrShark758]

Awesome video, thanks for tips. I'm shooting my first interview tomorrow and I'm gonna need to get a ton of B roll, so this was really helpful for me.

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Sam Buckley - So, did you get some good video? :)

[@DrShark758]

Well a bunch went wrong, but I wasn't expecting much and we managed to get some decent footage. Thanks again, shooting with a second camera really saved us, and I only decided to bring it because of this video.

[@iedentv]

Yeah, I just subscribed! Great info & tips.. thanks guys :)

[@robnelsonfilms]

Thanks man! Hope you find some other videos you like!

[@paulocutin4040]

detailed and concise, thanks bro!

[@RicardoMendesTalks]

You guys are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing these videos! Could you please provide the link for this steady cam at 4:16 please and thank you :)

[@robnelsonfilms]

Thank you so much. I'll check with Rob what it's called. He has it in the office now.

[@RicardoMendesTalks]

THANK YOU. Your channel is AWESOME!

[@Kciphonedoctor]

Awesome Tips Man! Thank you!!!

[@robnelsonfilms]

Thanks! :)

[@onthetrailwithrobandluz3520]

Thanks again !! You guys are my heroes of film tutorial :)

[@maijapohodneva5441]

Cool! Love it! Thank you for tips!

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Maija Pohodneva Awesome! Great to hear you liked it and thanks for commenting!

[@josheyraud8371]

video really helped, thank you

[@JeffBlankenship]

Just stumbled up on your great video on filming b-roll. Just one question how did the conversation go when you said hey Rob on the third take jump into the water and film us collecting the tag that came off a SHARK?

[@robnelsonfilms]

Ha! There are plenty of sharks in those waters. We were both in it at different times filming each other. Just have to have faith in the fact that the sharks have no interest in you shooting your documentary. And if they do, make sure to get it on camera! hehe That's how we operate. Both of us also have quite a lot of shark and shark diving experience. One of my favorite things to do honestly.

[@UntamedScience]

Great question. I don't think we even thought about that. We just wanted to get the shot!

[@RoamTheWorld]

Very informative! Thank you :)

[@jacobchristianglover3655]

Thanks so much for another very informative video. Be well, and keep encouraging others to dream Big...Thanks :-)

[@DVProductionsca]

Great video brother! I have learned a lot through your videos. where you are located? when ever I watch your videos, I feel like to join with you as a volunteer to learn more practicality.

[@robnelsonfilms]

We are based in Charlotte, NC and Stockholm, Sweden.

[@papaduke24]

so much to learn on your videos but i cant do anything because i don't have a camera to use

[@Lyonhardht]

NOOB QUESTION Since A roll is main/dialog roll and B roll is fill-in footage, are there C, D, etc rolls and what are their purposes

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Lyonhardht - Well, if you're shooting many cameras at once, you might give them those names. But in general, they only use A and Broll as industry names.

[@RoughStorms]

Hey Guys - For me too - Best tutorial Ive seen - Im ready now for tomorrows shoot whoop whopp!

[@robnelsonfilms]

Awesome! Good luck tomorrow!!

[@MarkHumphreysChannel]

Dudes, so helpful. Keep up the great videos!

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Mark Humphreys :) Great compliment coming from a fellow filmmaker like yourself. How is your "beard channel" coming? hehe. Funny what sometimes trends on our channels. Things are good with you I hope. I'm on a plane heading to SF now. Maybe I can wave down to you as I fly over. Thanks for the comment Mark.

[@MarkHumphreysChannel]

Please wave! haha. The beard channel is great! I just hit 1k subscribers! So exciting! We're getting new equipment for our 2016 budget at work, so I'm super excited to cast my vote for what we get. Have fun in SF!

[@Fitzaey]

Thats gold right here and I Digg it!

[@M-eso]

Good tips! Nice vid. : )

[@corvuspeople]

What software do you edit your videos on? I've been using adobe premiere pro, but it has caused nothing but problems since i've downloaded it.

[@robnelsonfilms]

I hear ya. I have a big love-hate relationship with Premier as well. Some things are awesome in Premiere, other times it is a major headache. I (Jonas) edit in both Premiere and Final Cut Pro. Depends a bit on the project. I find Final Cut being better for me when I do projects that have a quick turnaround.

[@Martin.stokes]

this video helped alot. thanks guys :)

[@robnelsonfilms]

Great! Thanks!

[@giacomomorrone3668]

Real helpful guys (like normal) Keep it up!!

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Giacomo Morrone Thanks! Really appreciate the comment and we will do our best!

[@robnelsonfilms]

+Giacomo Morrone Thanks! Really appreciate the comment and we will do our best!

[@giacomomorrone3668]

haha great guys!

[@bikeybikebike]

One thing that I find annoying on broadcast TV is when they use the same b-roll for the same words more than once. It feels like I'm watching the same thing again, so if your reiterating something maybe a different bit of b-roll would help keep it interesting.

[@robnelsonfilms]

+bikeybikebike Good point! Will keep this in mind for future tutorials! Thanks!

[@nikhila.v853]

best one..

[@robnelsonfilms]

Thank you!!

[@m1ghtydev]

What video editor do you use

[@robnelsonfilms]

All these videos are edited in Final Cut Pro X.

[@m1ghtydev]

Thank you even I have use the same

[@JakesTech]

4:25 this dude has a slider built into his hand wtf

[@franknguyen346]

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