B-reel

Definitions

1. 1

   The second piece of film or audio or video tape in a situation (as editing or…

   The second piece of film or audio or video tape in a situation (as editing or broadcasting) where multiple inputs are used.

   • The separate reels of a multiple-chain story are given letter designations: A-reel, B-reel, C-reel.
   • Begin matching the original with the work print by placing the first shot of the original on one reel (the “A” reel) and the second shot on another reel (the “B” reel). Continue alternating from the A reel to the B reel as you conform.
2. 2

   Secondary or supplemental footage to be intercut with principle film or video.

   • Now I remembered that Murph had convinced us not to show the first B reel during our viewing of the full takes, saying that we’d seen it before.
   • Lela was saddled with a cameraman, shooting “B-Reel” somewhere in the fairgrounds. Theoretically, that should slow her down and make her easier to catch.
   • I’m very weak. Everything takes effort. We spend the morning filming some B-reel and transferring footage, which leaves us both feeling wiped out, so we withdraw for a little midday tent time.

The neighborhood