B-reel

noun

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Noun
  1. 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

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

  2. 2
    Secondary or supplemental footage to be intercut with principle film or video. uncountable, usually

    "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."

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b roll

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

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