A system for building your personal B-roll library in one filming session so you always have the raw material ready to tell real stories, and Ava handles the edit.

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The concept: Instead of filming from scratch every time you have an idea, dedicate 2 hours to capturing a deep library of versatile footage. Then open your editor of choice or use Ava to turn that library into fully edited, narrative-driven content.

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How to use this guide

  1. Pick a filming day and block 2 hours on your calendar.
  2. Open "Quick reference" and set up your phone, light, and background.
  3. Follow the 2-hour session structure and aim for variety over perfection.
  4. Use the Shotlist at the bottom to check off clips as you film.
  5. Upload your library to Ava and start creating. Pick the workflow that fits your story.

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Goal for your first session: Capture 25–40 clips that give you a rich visual vocabulary for the stories you want to tell.

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Quick reference