B-Roll

B-roll is the shots that are collected on location to use in-between interview shots. B-roll shots are mainly used to fill in space between different interview parts, making the documentary seem more entertaining. One thing to keep in mind when shooting B-roll is shoot as much variety as possible. Having a bunch of different shots like dolly shots and pans help keep the viewer's eyes on whats happening. Another thing to keep in mind is to not shoot too many static shots. If too many static shots are used, it makes the pace of the video feel even slower than it should be. The last thing to remember about shooting B-roll is to shoot more than you need. By having a larger selection of clips, the editor is able to give the documentary more variety. Without B-roll, documentaries would be very boring and uninteresting.