references/b-roll

Guides B-roll footage selection and layout placement for video editing decisions.

38|4|Updated Jul 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/6174/recut --skill references-b-roll-6174
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: references/b-roll
Source: https://github.com/6174/recut/tree/main/service/skills/recut-director/references/b-roll
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/6174/recut --skill references-b-roll-6174

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Deciding what footage to show and where to place it on screen is a recurring judgment call in video editing. This Skill provides authoritative decision criteria for B-roll selection and on-screen placement, ensuring every frame remains readable and no critical information gets cropped or covered. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Footage Judgment Checklist: Review source and target frames, identify subjects and protected information (text, logos, faces), and select only segments where key content stays fully visible. - Layout Decision Flows: Structured rules for PiP overlays, full-frame cutaways (cover vs contain), face-safe cropping with eyes in the upper third, and stacked split layouts for vertical video. - Density Discipline: Criteria for when B-roll is justified (hiding jump cuts, visualizing mentioned objects) versus when to leave footage alone, including opening/closing breathing room. - Use Case: While editing a vertical talking-head video, the agent uses this Skill to decide whether a mentioned product shot should appear as a full-frame cutaway or a small overlay window, and exactly where to place it without covering the speaker's face or subtitles. ## Quick Start Use the b-roll reference to decide what footage should cover the jump cut at 0:42 and how to position it without遮挡 the speaker or subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions about references/b-roll

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I decide when to add B-roll to a talking-head video?▼

Add B-roll only when it hides a jump cut, visualizes a specific object or claim mentioned in speech, or provides an intentional rhythmic beat. Do not add it just to fill time; leave roughly three seconds at the opening and closing uncovered.

How to place a picture-in-picture overlay without covering the speaker?▼

First map a safe rectangle on the target frame excluding faces, gestures, subtitles, and logos, then position the source clip inside it at a readable size. If the only safe position is too small to understand, switch to a full-frame cutaway instead.

Should I crop or letterbox footage that does not match the canvas aspect ratio?▼

Crop to fill only when protected information survives, such as a single centered subject or pure atmosphere footage. Use contain with an intentional background layer when edges hold text, logos, or wide information layouts like posters and charts.

How do I crop vertical video without cutting off faces?▼

Anchor cropping to the face rather than the canvas center, keeping eyes near the upper third of the visible area. Locate the face position in the source frame first, then offset the crop toward it, and verify the face stays visible throughout any camera movement.

What are the limitations of automatic B-roll placement?▼

This Skill only governs footage selection and placement; it does not decide which speech to keep (a-roll) or where to cut (editing). It also requires explicit director intent before using full-frame coverage, and unreviewed footage must not be placed.