B roll definition
B roll means film content that captures the environment, area, or surroundings of a story, or any generic, unscripted action which supplements the main storytelling content.
Examples of B roll in a sentence
Under the General Data Protection Regulation we have a responsibility to protect people’s privacy therefore we will not release any footage where an individual’s face is readily recognizable unless a full release form is signed, this will include anyone that is filmed as part of the project and in any B roll footage if required.
All other material used, e.g., B roll from performances, rehearsals or interviews shall be a permitted promotional use and require no additional payment.