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B-roll Clips (V2) Workflow

The B-roll Clips workflow allows you to enhance your main video by inserting B-roll footage at AI-suggested moments. This guide covers the complete process from project creation to final render.

Overview

What it does: Analyzes your main video's transcript and suggests optimal points to insert B-roll clips, then renders the final composed video.

Best for: - Documentary production - Sermon enhancement - Educational content - Interview videos

Time required: 15-30 minutes (depending on video length)

Step 1: Create a New Project

  1. Click "New Project" from the dashboard
  2. Enter a descriptive project name
  3. Optionally add a project description
  4. Click "Create"

💡 Tip: Use descriptive names like "Q1 Marketing - Product Demo" for easy organization.

Step 2: Upload Main Video

Uploading Your Video

  1. Navigate to the project workspace
  2. Drag and drop your video file, or click to browse
  3. Wait for upload to complete

Video Requirements

Requirement Specification
Format MP4, MOV, or WebM
Max Size 2 GB
Duration 1 second to 2 hours
Resolution Up to 4K

Upload Progress

The upload shows: - Upload percentage - File size - Estimated time remaining

Step 3: Add Transcript

Supported Formats

Format Extension Recommended
SRT .srt ✅ Best choice
VTT .vtt Good
TXT .txt Basic

SRT Format Example

1
00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,500
Welcome to our documentary about the Roman Empire.

2
00:00:04,500 --> 00:00:09,200
Today we explore the legendary city of Rome.

3
00:00:09,200 --> 00:00:14,800
From its founding in 753 BC to its fall in 476 AD.

Upload Transcript

  1. Click "Upload Transcript"
  2. Select your SRT/VTT/TXT file
  3. The system parses and validates the file

⚠️ Warning: Ensure timestamps align with your video for accurate AI analysis.

Step 4: Add B-roll Source

You have two options for providing B-roll footage:

Option A: Upload Video File

  1. Click "Upload B-roll Video"
  2. Select your B-roll source video
  3. Wait for upload and processing

Option B: YouTube URL

  1. Click "Add YouTube URL"
  2. Paste the YouTube video URL
  3. The system downloads and processes the video

💡 Tip: YouTube sources work well for documentaries using archival or stock footage.

Step 5: Select Content Type

Choose the content type that best matches your project:

Documentary Mode

  • Optimized for informational content
  • Focuses on visual relevance to narration
  • Longer clip durations allowed

TV Show Mode

  • Faster pacing
  • Shorter clip segments
  • Entertainment-focused placement

Sermon Mode

  • Respectful of speaking rhythm
  • Contextual biblical/spiritual imagery
  • Avoids interrupting key points

Step 6: Run AI Analysis

Starting Analysis

  1. Click "Analyze" or "Start Analysis"
  2. AI processing begins

Analysis Stages

Stage Description Time
Transcription Parse Reading transcript structure 10-30s
Content Analysis Understanding context and themes 30-60s
Moment Detection Identifying insertion points 30-60s
Clip Matching Matching B-roll to moments 30-90s

Progress Monitoring

  • Real-time progress bar
  • Stage-by-stage status updates
  • Estimated time remaining

Step 7: Review Suggested Clips

After analysis, you'll see the Review Panel with AI suggestions.

Timeline View

The timeline displays: - Main video track - Suggested B-roll insertions (color-coded) - Timestamp markers - Clip duration indicators

For Each Suggestion

Action Description
Approve ✅ Accept the suggestion as-is
Reject ❌ Remove the suggestion
Adjust 🔧 Modify timing or clip selection

Adjusting Clips

  1. Click on a clip suggestion
  2. Modify options:
  3. Change insertion time
  4. Trim clip start/end
  5. Select different clip from source
  6. Click "Save Changes"

Step 8: Clip Segment Editor

For precise control over clip timing:

Opening the Editor

  1. Select a clip on the timeline
  2. Click "Edit Segment"

Editor Features

  • Visual trimmer: Drag handles to set in/out points
  • Preview: Watch the trimmed segment
  • Duration display: See exact timing
  • Waveform view: Audio visualization

Keyboard Shortcuts

Key Action
Space Play/Pause
← / → Frame step
I Set in point
O Set out point

Step 9: Manual Markers (Optional)

If you want to manually specify insertion points:

Adding Markers

  1. Click "Add Marker" on timeline
  2. Set the timestamp
  3. Optionally assign a specific clip

Marker Mode Options

  • AI Suggestions Only: Use only AI-detected points
  • Manual Only: Use only your markers
  • Combined: Merge AI suggestions with your markers

Step 10: Render Final Video

Choose Render Mode

Mode Quality Speed Best For
Preview Standard 5-10 min Testing, review
Production High (up to 4K) 2-5 min Final output

Render Settings

Configure before rendering:

  • Resolution: 720p, 1080p, or 4K
  • Audio Ducking: Lower main audio during B-roll
  • Fade Transitions: Smooth transitions between clips
  • Output Format: MP4 (H.264)

Starting the Render

  1. Click "Render"
  2. Select Preview or Production
  3. Confirm settings
  4. Wait for processing

Download

Once complete: 1. Preview the rendered video 2. Click "Download" 3. File saves to your device

Best Practices

Transcript Quality

  • ✅ Accurate timestamps
  • ✅ Correct speaker identification
  • ✅ Proper punctuation
  • ❌ Avoid auto-generated errors

B-roll Selection

  • ✅ Variety of shots
  • ✅ Relevant to topic
  • ✅ Good visual quality
  • ❌ Avoid copyrighted material

Review Carefully

  • Watch each suggested insertion
  • Ensure context makes sense
  • Check pacing and flow
  • Verify audio levels

Troubleshooting

Analysis Takes Too Long

  • Check video file size
  • Ensure stable internet connection
  • Try shorter video for testing

No Suggestions Generated

  • Verify transcript has content
  • Check content type selection
  • Ensure B-roll source has variety

Render Fails

  • Check storage quota
  • Verify render quota remaining
  • Try Preview mode first

Next Steps