12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 6: Build a Content Folder for B-Roll & Faster Edits

Send us Fan MailThe 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another quick, practical tip to help creators stay consistent and speed up their editing workflow. Today is Day 6 of 12, and this episode focuses on building and maintaining a content (B-roll) folder—something every video podcaster, YouTuber, and creator should have.This episode breaks down why a personal B-roll library makes content creation smoother, faster, and less stressful. Whether you’re filling gaps in an edit, adding visual texture, or covering a mistake, having reusable footage on hand gives you way more flexibility when producing videos.📁 Why a Content Folder MattersIf you’re creating video regularly, you’ll eventually need cutaways—B-roll that adds context, pacing, or visual interest. That footage can come from your phone, your studio, AI tools, or stock libraries. The key is saving it once and reusing it later instead of starting from scratch every time.🎥 Need B-Roll Fast? Riverside Can HelpTry Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription.Episode Takeaways:A B-roll or content folder saves time and reduces friction during editingFootage can come from your smartphone, studio sessions, behind-the-scenes clips, or gear shotsSave stock clips or visuals you’ve already used—you’ll want them againAI-generated video (like Riverside’s tools or other platforms) is worth archiving for future editsOrganizing by category or keyword makes footage easy to find when you need itB-roll helps smooth transitions, cover mistakes, and add visual energy to your videosHoliday downtime is a great chance to record extra footage and build your libraryDay 6 is all about having content ready before you need it. Start saving now, and future-you will thank you.The Podcast Haven Resources:Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step