Legends, I just watched a vlog from a big influencer who documented his vacation in Morocco. The guy had it all drones, expensive cameras, crazy setups. At first glance, itโs easy to think: โWell, of course his content looks cinematic, look at the gear he has.โ
But hereโs the truth: the magic wasnโt just in the gear. It was in the B-ROLL.
The way he layered cinematic cutaways, detail shots, transitions, and movement is what gave the video its polished, immersive feel.
๐ And hereโs the key for you:You donโt need a drone or a $5,000 setup to achieve that effect. Even with your Lumix, a basic mirrorless, or your phone you can create cinematic B-roll that takes your content from โbasic vlogโ to next-level storytelling.
What to focus on:
- ๐ฌ Angles & framing โ shoot wide, medium, and close details.
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Environment โ capture little things around you (streets, food, hands, doors, textures).
- ๐ถ Movement โ slow pans, walking shots, or handheld motion.
- ๐จ Consistency โ make sure your color grading ties it all together.
๐ Your Task: Watch the vlog โ pay attention to how he uses B-roll โ then go out this week and film 5โ10 cinematic B-roll shots you can weave into your own project.
Remember: B-roll is your secret weapon to stand out, and you donโt need Hollywood gear to master it.
Drop your thoughts below๐what part of his B-roll inspired you the most?