Glossary
Key terms around content, raw footage and Google Drive, explained briefly and practically.
What Is A-roll? The Main Footage of a Video ExplainedWhat is A-roll? The main footage that carries the story, usually an interview or talking head. How it differs from B-roll and how to file it for the edit.What Is B-roll? Meaning, Examples and How to Organize ItWhat is B-roll? Supporting footage laid over an interview or voiceover. Learn the meaning, see B-roll examples and how to sort your B-roll footage.What Is a Content Library and How Do You Build One?A content library is a searchable collection of your photos, videos and B-roll. How to build one in Google Drive, keep it current and pick categories.What Is EXIF Data and How Does It Help You Sort Photos?EXIF data stores camera, capture time, exposure and often GPS location inside a photo. What it contains, how to view it and how it helps you sort photos.What Is a Google Drive Shortcut and What Can You Use It For?A Google Drive shortcut points to a file or folder without copying it. How shortcuts work, what happens with permissions and how to sort media with them.What Is Metadata and How Does It Help You Sort Files?Metadata is data about a file: capture time, size, location, description. The main types, what Google Drive stores and how to use metadata to sort media.What Is Raw Footage and How Should You Organize It?Raw footage is unedited video and photo material straight from the camera. What it includes, how to back it up and how to organize it by source and subject.What Is a Shoot Day and How Do You Organize the Footage?A shoot day is a production day when video footage is recorded. How to plan one, back up the footage afterwards and sort your material by shoot day.What Is a Shot List and How Do You Make One?A shot list covers every shot of a video, either as a plan before filming or as an overview of the footage afterwards. Structure, columns and an example.What Is a Talking Head Video? The Format ExplainedA talking head video shows a person speaking directly to the camera. What it means, common variants, typical mistakes and how to file talking head footage.