7 Easy & Cinematic B-Roll Shots for YouTube Vlogs

Thanks to DJI for sponsoring this video! ✨ Even if you film your YouTube videos by yourself, you can still get really great, cinematic b-roll shots. And it’s not that hard, let me show you how 🫶🏻 today I’m sharing 7 easy, creative, and cinematic shot types that you can try in your next YouTube video, including tutorials on how to film them yourself using just your phone, and a couple beginner-friendly tools.

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 film by yourself AND get cinematic b-roll shots
00:20 Shot 1: Top Down
02:06 Shot 2: Foreground
03:43 Shot 3: Tracking
04:55 Shot 4: Motion Timelapse
05:49 let me tell you a little more about the Osmo Mobile 7P :)
07:19 Shot 5: POV
08:49 Shot 6: Pull Back (Slow Motion)
10:35 Shot &: Atmospheric Detail Shots
11:49 time to learn how to edit your b-roll!

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[TheRealKimelia]

This is one of the best detailed videos for people like me who is new to videotaping vlogs.

[theorderedhome]

Great info. B roll adds so much - and I tend to forget using it as much as I should. These ideas are inspiring and will assist me with future filming. Thank You

[foodswapfoodie]

Girl! You came ALLLL the way through with these tips! No more boring b roll 🙌🏽 Thank you! 🙏🏽💕

[boldblondfro]

It’s super helpful to have this list! It’s a handy reference to spice up a vlog 👍

[AllThingsKirah]

I owe you the biggest hug!!! Your content is exactly what I need to bring that attention to my content. My home is not aesthetic so I vowed to learn angles and how to edit and you are truly the best channel I have found! Tysm!

[LupaBee]

Thanks for this video very helpful tips. Also I love DJI idk why I didn't find them before

[davidthescottishvegan]

Another fantastic video from the beautiful Katie with great tips on how to produce awesome b-roll shots on your mobile phone. Love 🥰 the video and love 💗 Katie.

[kathrynbprice]

Thanks Katie, this is great information and learning for this new 60 year old YouTuber!🙏

[TmSg-we]

Please keep these coming. I'm new to vlog and storytelling

[mlgatillon]

Thank you so much Katie! This is super helpful. You are the best!

[Marykentz]

Thank you!!I add this to my shot list..Small youtubers! Let’s do this☺️

[LifeLinesWithDrLori]

Hi Katie! Your videos have been so informative and inspirational as I started my own YT channel. I try to get a little better with each video and have been thinking that I want to shoot more of my on B roll. This video was very helpful, as always. Thank you!

[bevvywithbeth]

Cant wait to add some of these shots to my next video 💛
Also, thanks for suggesting something that is ACTUALLY affordable. This is something I could actually buy.

[JuliaMourdid]

This is the BEST video for us beginners who are just starting out on the road to filming our videos

[AlineUnleashed]

these are amazing tips! Just got my DJI gimbal as well, very excited that you’ve covered it here too

[foxtailmedia]

For the Shot 2 “Foreground”, try using the cinematic mode. You’ll get much better depth of field. It’s not a 35mm 1.4, but it’ll do.

[gulraizsarfraz]

YOU ARE THE BEST THANK YOU FOR SHARING :)

[JosieandThePups]

Thank you for this video! I had no idea how to start filming alone.

[daria]

thank you for this wonderful overview!

[HelenFaith]

So helpful! Thank you for explaining all the steps in detail.