Meaning of B-reel | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The second piece of film or audio or video tape in a situation (as editing or broadcasting) where multiple inputs are used.
   uncountable, usually
2. Secondary or supplemental footage to be intercut with principle film or video.
   uncountable, usually

Examples

“The separate⟳ reels of a multiple-chain story are given letter designations: A-reel, B-reel, C-reel.”

“The story usually (but by no means always) opens with an A-reel shot of the reporter who by narration establishes the shot. Then picture and sound⟳ move⟳ to the second chain (B-reel) to show⟳ actuality, the actuality picture sometimes being bridged at some points by the sound⟳ of narration on the A-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.”

“When the timing goes from a B reel to an A reel, the composer should be aware of how to write⟳ for this situation. The music in the outgoing reel should end⟳ at the end⟳ of the reel.”

“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.”

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