Directing B-roll talent

- [Instructor] A B roll shoot is often done…for a very specific purpose and when it involves talent,…that talent needs to be believable in their moment…and environment without saying a word.…Here's a clip from a B roll shoot I conducted…for a video about a file sharing solution…where the talent had to pretend to engage…with the software application…and show it being used in a positive light.…(bright music)…With B roll your directing should be streamlined.…

There's no need to overthink what you're shooting.…Your main job is often to reflect…a mood in a particular situation.…You're quickly telling a mini-story…so you must keep your direction simple.…One quick tip while shooting B roll with talent.…Let them have real conversations.…If you actors stage a conversation,…their body language might look fake…and show up in your frame.…Let them talk to each other and the performance will fade…into the scene and not distract from your B roll's purpose.…