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The ultimate beginner's guide on how to film and edit cinematic B-roll for YouTube.
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This video is sponsored by @Storyblocks.Some of the links below are sponsored or affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you buy something, or get paid when you click on them.
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📸 Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera: geni.us/Aaqj
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 How to Shoot and Edit B-Roll for Beginners
0:18 What Is A-Roll and B-Roll?
1:25 Tip: Shoot A-Roll first!
2:09 Behind the Scenes: Filming the B-Roll
4:31 How to Use Stock Footage as B-Roll
5:23 Editing B-Roll in DaVinci Resolve
8:31 Finished Video with B-Roll
9:02 Tips for Shooting B-Roll
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#thinkmedia #seancannell #thinkmediapodcast
Want to make your YouTube videos significantly more engaging and keep your viewers watching longer? In this video, we break down a complete, step-by-step framework on how to shoot and edit simple B-roll for beginners.
First, we define the practical differences between A-roll and B-roll, explaining how extra footage overlay acts as visual context to improve pacing. Watch a full behind-the-scenes demonstration using the Canon PowerShot V10 as we show you why you should always shoot your talking head A-roll first, establish a dedicated B-roll station, and capture a clean variety of angles. Finally, we jump into DaVinci Resolve to demonstrate how to seamlessly layer your footage, utilize keyboard shortcuts, hide awkward jump cuts, and integrate high-quality stock assets from Storyblocks to polish your final edit!
Our mission here at Think Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the Think Media and Think Media Podcast YouTube channels. go.thinkmedia.com/youtube-disclaimer
The ultimate beginner's guide on how to film and edit cinematic B-roll for YouTube.
🔥 Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks ➡︎ storyblocks.com/ThinkMedia
⭐️ Our free YouTube growth class reveals 3 essential secrets we're using to get more views, subscribers, and income—watch here ➡️ ThinkMasterclass.com
This video is sponsored by @Storyblocks.Some of the links below are sponsored or affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you buy something, or get paid when you click on them.
=============================
All Products and Gear Mentioned in this video
=============================
🔥 Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks ➡︎ storyblocks.com/ThinkMedia
📸 Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Camera: geni.us/Aaqj
📺 Watch Next: youtube.com/watch?v=LcGsaIV8QBY
✨ Nate's Camera Setup 📸
Camera geni.us/iWtr1N
Lens geni.us/eWVgQ
Light geni.us/VLl0sw
Background light geni.us/TwZUH
Mic geni.us/xJdiPM
XLR Booster (for Shure SM7b) geni.us/9BE3f9k
Teleprompter geni.us/7uMqp
Motorized Camera Slider geni.us/r8hKOG
===========================
Connect with us!
=============================
Tik Tok: ➡︎ tiktok.com/@thinkmediaofficial
IG: ➡︎ instagram.com/officialthinkmedia
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the Think Media Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎YT: @ThinkMediaPodcast
➡︎Apple: apple.co/2F3tmIS
➡︎Spotify: spoti.fi/36qevE8
⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 How to Shoot and Edit B-Roll for Beginners
0:18 What Is A-Roll and B-Roll?
1:25 Tip: Shoot A-Roll first!
2:09 Behind the Scenes: Filming the B-Roll
4:31 How to Use Stock Footage as B-Roll
5:23 Editing B-Roll in DaVinci Resolve
8:31 Finished Video with B-Roll
9:02 Tips for Shooting B-Roll
===========================
Here are the ways to work with us here at Think Media:
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⚡️FREE CLASS: Watch our FREE YouTube class here: ➡︎ ThinkMasterclass.com
⚡️BOOK: Check out the #1 best-selling book YouTube Secrets here: ➡︎ ytsecrets.com
⚡️For Support inquires, or Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ ThinkMediaSupport.com
⚡️Join our YouTube Course & Community TODAY with this special limited-time bundle at: joinvra.com
===========================
Connect with Sean Cannell on Social Media:
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➡︎linkedin.com/in/seancannell
➡︎twitter.com/seancannell
➡︎instagram.com/seancannell
===========================
What We Use For Music:
===========================
🔥 Get a 7-day free trial for new personal and commercial plan here! ➡️ thinkmediasounds.com
===========================
In-Depth Channel Analytics and Ideas
===========================
Get a 30-Day trial of vidIQ's Boost plan for just $1 here: 👉 vidiq.com/think
===========================
#thinkmedia #seancannell #thinkmediapodcast
Want to make your YouTube videos significantly more engaging and keep your viewers watching longer? In this video, we break down a complete, step-by-step framework on how to shoot and edit simple B-roll for beginners.
First, we define the practical differences between A-roll and B-roll, explaining how extra footage overlay acts as visual context to improve pacing. Watch a full behind-the-scenes demonstration using the Canon PowerShot V10 as we show you why you should always shoot your talking head A-roll first, establish a dedicated B-roll station, and capture a clean variety of angles. Finally, we jump into DaVinci Resolve to demonstrate how to seamlessly layer your footage, utilize keyboard shortcuts, hide awkward jump cuts, and integrate high-quality stock assets from Storyblocks to polish your final edit!
Our mission here at Think Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the Think Media and Think Media Podcast YouTube channels. go.thinkmedia.com/youtube-disclaimer
