Visual variety is the practice of changing what the viewer sees often enough that no single image overstays its welcome. It is about variety in shot size, movement, and subject, not just cutting more often.
A video can cut fast and still feel dull if every shot looks the same. Pace comes from contrast, not speed.
Fast does not mean interesting. Change means interesting.
Watch your edit with the sound off and see where your attention dips. The dip is usually a stretch of similar shots.
Insert a wide to reset, or a tight detail to sharpen focus. One change often fixes a whole minute.
If two shots in a row feel the same, one of them is probably unnecessary.
B-roll carries the parts of a story your interview cannot show. Here is what it is for, where it fits, and how to use it without burying the scene.
A b-roll bank only helps when you can find the right clip fast. Plan your shots around editing problems and your future self will thank you.
B-roll should follow the meaning of a line, not just its nouns. Here is how to match footage to narration so the images feel earned.
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