“Day in the life” B-roll Challenge!

Have you wanted to add more video content to your business’s social media but don’t know where to start? 

We get it. 

It can be difficult not to get stuck in a loop of lack of motivation or a pit of creative despair so you don’t hit the little red record button.

(Okay, that last bit may seem slightly dramatic, but IYKYK.) 

We are here to help! 

Implementing B-roll footage into your reel strategy/content is the way to do this. B-roll is supplementary video footage that provides additional context, enhances storytelling, and adds visual interest to videos.

If you need help deciding what to film or are stuck on the caption for your future video content, we have a challenge for you!

We have compiled a list of shots you can film to create a “Day in the Life” B-roll reel for you and your business! 

This will give you content to create a “Spend a Day with me—the human that owns this business” post if you want to make one. It will also give you extra content when caption inspiration strikes you!  

Think of this as a “Choose Your Own Adventure” reel (like those books from the 90s)! Feel free to grab one or more shots from each section below to film! And if this list makes you think of other shots, WE LOVE IT! 

Here are a few quick tips before you get started: 

• Start a timer and batch film portions together.
• Film vertically on your phone using the back camera for better footage quality.
• Use a tripod or gooseneck for stability.
• Film longer than you want to! It may feel awkward, but you will have more footage to edit together. 

“Day in the Life” B-Roll Cheat Sheet for Service-Based Businesses

Share your Morning Routine

• Getting out of bed or walking out of your bedroom
• Pouring coffee or tea into a mug
• Getting your breakfast together
• Opening a planner or notebook to start the day
• Close-up of you writing your to-do list
• Sunlight shining through a window as you prepare for work
• Take a moment to pause before your busy day
• Turning on your computer or opening a laptop

What does your commute look like

• Walking into your home office, turning on the light
• Walking to the car, locking the door, and driving
• Close-up of the steering wheel, GPS, or dashboard while driving (not driving, though)
• Walking through a city street, office building, or workspace
• Arriving at a meeting location (door opening, stepping inside)

Getting your day started

• Opening the door to your office or workspace
• Turning on lights, setting up for the day
• Booting up a computer, organizing the desk
• Putting on a name badge, apron, or business uniform
• Opening a planner or notebook to start the day at the office
• Film your desk set up.
• Close-up of you writing your to-do list
• Turning on your computer or opening a laptop

Time to get things done

• Typing emails or responding to messages on a phone
• Writing a to-do list or checking items off a task list
• Packing items, working with tools, or assembling materials
• Clicking through a project management app or platform
• Share a clip of the current project you are working on

Take a Break 

• Preparing lunch or grabbing takeout
• Sitting at a café, sipping coffee, or scrolling through a phone
• Walking in a park or outside the office during a break
• Talking on the phone to a friend

Share a Client Meeting/Consultation (You can stage this)

• Preparing a presentation or setting up a Zoom call
• Handing over paperwork, folders, or documents to a client (no faces)
• Sitting at a table or desk, taking notes during a meeting
• Whiteboard scribbling or digital presentations being set up

Do errands or a supply run.

• Picking up supplies, materials, or product inventory
• Shopping at a store, grabbing items off shelves
• Opening boxes of new supplies or organizing inventory
• Carrying bags, boxes, or products back to the workspace

Show off your productive afternoon.

• Working on a project with focus (computer, hands typing)
• Phone calls, conference calls, or virtual meetings in action
• Filling out paperwork or organizing files
• Updating project progress or team communication apps

Show Team Collaboration

• Brainstorming with coworkers at a table (no voices, just actions)
• Hands pointing to documents, screens, or whiteboards
• Passing out materials, sharing notes, or collaborating on work
• Group walk and talk in an office or workspace

Close Your Work Day

• Tidying up the workspace, packing up for the day
• Shutting off the computer or locking the office door
• Organizing final paperwork or deliveries for the next day
• Closing a notebook or calendar with a “day completed” feel

Share Your Evening Wind-Down Routine

• Leaving the office or workspace, turning off the lights
• Grabbing a personal item like a bag, keys, or coat
• Relaxing at home, perhaps reading, sipping tea, or unwinding with a hobby
• Reflection on the day with journaling

Next Day Prep

• Prepping a lunch or bag for the next workday
• Laying out clothes or materials for tomorrow
• Charging devices or packing them into a work bag
• Reviewing tomorrow’s to-do list or calendar events

This “Day in the Life” batch filming approach helps you showcase your business’s daily rhythm and behind-the-scenes details while keeping things relatable and visually engaging! Whether you want to tackle a few videos in one day or ten, we hope these tips leave you feeling more equipped to record your B-roll reels. And hey, if you post any of these reels for your business, tag us so we can give your post some love.