In this activity, you are to work on your camera framing and shot types. Your challenge is to film and edit a 30 second B roll clip.
See Peter McKinnon video on shooting B roll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xra1qIQHscI . Any location is a great location, use the tools you have to create a smooth video.
B-Roll isn’t just filler — it’s how editors add life, texture, and energy to a story. In this assignment, you’ll learn to capture and edit a sequence of shots that transform an ordinary school space into something cinematic. This project builds on your earlier lessons on refining edits, sequencing action, and working with advanced timelines, while pushing you to experiment with camera movement and creative shot composition.
By completing this project, you will:
Practice framing, shot types, and composition.
Develop smooth, purposeful camera movements.
Use editing to create rhythm, flow, and storytelling through B-Roll.
Demonstrate creativity by making a familiar school space look interesting and cinematic.
Watch Peter McKinnon’s video: How to Shoot B-Roll
Review your class notes on:
Refining an edit and sequence
Sequencing an action
Advanced timeline techniques
Select a space in our school to feature. If it is not a common area you must ask permission and work on that teachers timeline not your timeline. It can be:
The library
The gym
The cafeteria
A hallway
A classroom
A stairwell
Studio, Audio room
Tech Classroom
(Pick a spot you can access and that has enough activity or details to shoot creatively.)
Think in terms of shot variety (WS, MS, CU, POV, etc.).
Break down the space into 2–5 second clips that highlight details, actions, or textures.
Plan for at least 15–20 clips so you have plenty of material to edit with.
Include at least 3 types of camera movement (pan, tilt, push-in, tracking, handheld, etc.).
Focus on framing: rule of thirds, leading lines, headroom, and perspective.
Keep movements smooth and intentional.
Capture both static shots (locked-down tripod/steady handheld) and motion shots.
Be creative — look for angles or details people don’t usually notice.
Create a polished 30-second edit in Premiere Pro.
Use your earlier lessons to:
Refine pacing with short, purposeful clips.
Sequence actions so movement flows naturally from one shot to the next.
Layer clips in the timeline creatively (use speed changes, overlays, or short fades where appropriate).
Add audio:
Use music or natural sounds from the space.
Ensure audio complements pacing and mood.
Upload to Google Classroom:
Final video (exactly 30 seconds, exported as .mp4 or .mov, file named LastName_BRoll).
Shot list or short reflection (Google Doc or PDF) describing:
What location you chose and why.
Which shot types/movements you used.
One creative choice you’re most proud of.
Camera Framing & Composition – Is each shot well-composed and visually clear?
Camera Movement – Are movements smooth, steady, and purposeful?
Editing & Pacing – Does the sequence flow and maintain interest for 30 seconds?
Creativity – Did you find original ways to showcase a familiar space?
Audio – Does the soundtrack or ambient sound support the mood of the edit?
Remember: your goal is to take an ordinary school location and make it feel cinematic through the combination of framing, movement, and editing.
Here are two sites for royalty free music
freeplay music songs http://freeplaymusic.com/
Royalty Free Music in WAV & MP3 create loops etc http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/