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Video Assets (B-roll)

What are video assets?​

Video assets (commonly referred to as B-roll) are video clips used as the visual layer of your ReelBot videos.

They provide:

  • visual context
  • pacing support
  • engagement during narration
  • structure for cinematic videos

Video assets are reusable inputs, not one-time attachments.

Where video assets come from​

ReelBot supports video assets from three sources:

My Videos​

Your personal video library.

Includes:

  • uploaded video files
  • AI-animated images
  • previously added assets

These assets:

  • count toward your storage limit
  • can be reused across unlimited projects

Public Videos​

A shared stock video library.

Features:

  • searchable by keyword
  • filtered by orientation
  • previewable before selection

Public videos:

  • do not count toward storage
  • must be added to your library before use
  • are shared across all users

AI Studio​

Static images converted into video.

You can:

  • upload an image
  • let ReelBot animate it subtly
  • use the resulting MP4 as B-roll

AI-generated video assets behave exactly like uploaded videos once created.

Selecting video assets​

During the Video Studio → Assets step:

  • you must select at least one video asset
  • selected assets appear with a numbered indicator
  • the number represents playback order

You can:

  • select one clip
  • or select multiple clips to create a sequence

Asset ordering and playback​

The order of selected video assets defines:

  • the visual playback sequence
  • how clips are looped or trimmed

Behavior:

  • clips are sequenced in the selected order
  • ReelBot automatically trims or loops clips
  • visuals adapt to match the voiceover length

No manual timeline editing is required.

Orientation handling​

Video assets are orientation-aware.

By default:

  • only assets matching the selected video orientation are shown

You can:

  • toggle orientation filtering
  • view all assets if needed

This helps prevent accidental mismatches in vertical videos.

Previewing video assets​

Every video asset can be previewed before use.

Previewing allows you to:

  • check quality
  • confirm motion
  • assess visual fit

Previewing does not consume credits or storage.

Reusing video assets​

Once a video asset is in your library, you can:

  • reuse it across multiple projects
  • mix it with other assets
  • reorder it freely

Deleting an asset:

  • removes it from your library
  • does not affect videos already generated

Generated videos embed assets at render time.

Video assets in different video types​

With Narration​

Video assets:

  • support the spoken message
  • are paced according to voice timing
  • should avoid overpowering captions

Cinematic / Music Only​

Video assets:

  • are the primary content
  • define pacing and mood
  • rely heavily on visual coherence

Choose assets accordingly.

Best practices for video assets​

For best results:

  • use 1–3 clips per short video
  • favor calm motion behind captions
  • avoid visually noisy footage
  • reuse strong clips across batches

Consistency outperforms novelty.

Common mistakes to avoid​

  • selecting too many clips
  • ignoring orientation mismatches
  • using fast motion behind captions
  • re-uploading the same asset repeatedly

B-roll should support the message — not fight it.

The CreatorOps perspective​

In CreatorOps, video assets are inventory, not decoration.

Well-managed B-roll:

  • speeds up creation
  • reduces decision fatigue
  • creates visual consistency at scale

ReelBot treats video assets as reusable building blocks.

  • Assets Library Overview
  • Image Animation
  • Video Studio → Assets Step
  • Music Assets

Good visuals amplify the message — restraint keeps it clear.