B-Roll & Storyboard Video Resume Ideas

Lesson Overview


In this lesson, you will organize a storyboard integrating your video resume script and ideas for optional digital assets, text overlays, and background music.


Learning Objectives


Produce a video resume storyboard, which can be used personally or by a video editor, detailing the content and flow of your video resume.


Learning Activities


Design a simple storyboard

  • Create a simply table using a digital resource and/or paper & pen.

  • Connect your activities with existing images and videos that demonstrate these activities.

  • Establish a storyline/flow for your video detailing which digital assets align with your message along with possible text overlays & optional background music.

Lesson Resources

Lesson Introduction: How to Use B-Roll & Create a Storyboard for Videos

A Simple Introduction to B-Roll

What Exactly is B-Roll and How Can You Use it to Create a Video?

What are B-Roll Ideas for Creating Video Resumes?

Should You Use Blooper Reels or Animations in a Video Resume?

Should You Use Background Music in a Video Resume?

How to Plan Ahead for Using B-Roll in a Video Resume

How to Use a Simple Storyboard to Plan a Video

Reevaluating the End Product of Your Video

Lesson Summary: How to Use B-Roll & Create a Storyboard for Videos