How to Collect and Use B-Roll with Video Responses

Videospan makes it easy to collect extra visuals — such as product shots, event clips, or team photos — alongside a respondent’s main video.

When “Allow B-Roll Uploads” is enabled, users can attach images or short videos with their response, and if a template with B-Roll enabled is used, Videospan automatically builds a polished B-Roll Montage right into the final video.

What This Feature Does

When Allow B-Roll Uploads is turned on in your collection or request:

• Respondents can record or upload their main response video, then

• Add supporting media — short clips or images that bring their story to life.

If the selected template also has B-Roll Montage enabled, Videospan automatically:

1. Incorporates the uploaded B-Roll into the final edit,

2. Places it mid-video (typically during the main talking segment), and

3. Creates smooth, brand-aligned transitions and overlays using your template settings.

? Step-by-Step: Enabling and Using B-Roll Uploads

1. Enable “Allow B-Roll Uploads”

1. From the dashboard, open the Collection where you want to collect responses.

2. In the collection settings, toggle Allow B-Roll Uploads to On.

3. Save your changes.

Respondents will now see an “Add B-Roll” step after recording or uploading their main response.

2. Respondents Submit B-Roll

When completing their response:

1. The respondent records or uploads their main video.

2. On the next screen, they can upload optional B-Roll clips or images.

3. These assets are automatically stored with their response inside the collection.

Tip: Encourage short, horizontal clips (2–5 seconds each) for best montage pacing.

3. Use a Template with B-Roll Enabled

When generating the final video:

1. Choose or apply a template that has B-Roll Montage enabled.

2. Videospan automatically merges the respondent’s main clip with their uploaded B-Roll.

3. The resulting video includes a B-Roll overlay montage mid-segment — perfectly aligned to your brand intro, outro, and styling.

4. Edit or Re-Order B-Roll

You can fine-tune the montage before publishing:

1. Open the post in the Editor.

2. Select the B-Roll tab to view all uploaded assets.

3. Drag and drop to re-order clips or remove any you don’t want included.

4. Adjust timing, duration, or overlay style as needed.

Note: Changes apply instantly to the regenerated video preview.

5. Save and Publish

When you’re happy with the B-Roll montage:

• Apply the templates that have B-Roll Enabled.

• Generate your new output.

• Share or publish as usual — complete with dynamic B-Roll visuals.

Summary

Related Articles

• [How to Enable and Use B-Roll Montages in Templates]

• [Creating a Template in Videospan]

• [Editing or Duplicating Templates]