How do I match every story beat to available footage tags and calculate the remaining coverage gap?
One row is an independent beat. Clip lengths and tags are paired by position; footage is not reserved between beats.
Open B-Roll Coverage MapTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from B-Roll Coverage Map. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Beat | Required shot tag | Target sec | Available tags | Clip lengths sec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reveal | close | 8 | wide, close, close | 3, 4, 2 |
| Context | wide | 3 | wide, detail | 5, 6 |
Example result
Reveal · Shoot · 6 s tagged close; coverage gap 2 s.
Who uses this?
Short-form video producers. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed consented editor-in-a-box and recurring production idea for short-form video producers. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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