This guide provides an overview of how Eddie organizes B-roll and how the metadata appears in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
Eddie simplifies your workflow by organizing and logging B-roll efficiently before importing it into your Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software.
B-roll with Audio
Eddie summarizes any speech in that b-roll and adds it as a note/marker. (If a B-roll file has no speech or the audio isn’t clear enough, no summary will be added.)
First things first, import your b-rolls to Eddie: Learn how
Learn how to bring in your B-rolls into Eddie and how to export back to your NLE: see this article.
After you've exported from Eddie back to your NLE, see the below on where the metadata lives:
Adobe Premiere Pro: Organized XML Structure
In Premiere Pro, Eddie’s XML provides a clearly structured organization for your B-roll:
Main Bin:
{Project Name} - B-RollsAll_B-roll_Sequence: A sequence containing all B-rolls laid out in chronological order.
Sub-Bin: All B-Rolls
Contains all imported B-rolls with their shortened descriptor (file name visible in Premiere).
Sub-Bins for Shot Types:
MS (Medium Shot)
CU (Close-Up)
Wide
Sub-Bins for Categories:
Category 1: Includes clips and a sequence of all clips in this category.
Category 2: Includes clips and a sequence of all clips in this category.
Category 3: Includes clips and a sequence of all clips in this category.
Clip Metadata: Each clip includes an AI-generated description as a marker spanning the clip length and added to the XML’s description tag.
Search Capability: Use Adobe’s search feature to find specific B-roll clips by keywords or descriptions, making it easy to locate the exact shots you need.
Audio Summaries for B-roll with Speech – The summary appears in the Log Note column for the clip. Note: If a B-roll file has no speech or the audio isn’t clear enough, no summary will be added.
Final Cut Pro: Keyword-Based Organization
Final Cut Pro doesn’t use bins but organizes clips through keywords. When you import the FCPXML generated by Eddie:
Event Structure:
All B-rolls are placed within a single event.
Categories and shot types are assigned as keywords, allowing quick filtering in the browser sidebar.
Example: Clicking "Wide Shot" instantly displays all wide-angle clips.
Sequences:
Eddie creates sequences for "All B-rolls" and for each category, making it easy to locate and review your footage.
Clip Metadata:
Each clip includes a description marker and visible shortened descriptor.
Search Capability: Adobe's keyword tagging allows you to search for specific shots directly within Final Cut Pro’s keyword browser.
Audio Summaries for B-roll with Speech – A single-frame marker is added at the first frame of the clip, with the summary in the note. Note: If a B-roll file has no speech or the audio isn’t clear enough, no summary will be added.
DaVinci Resolve: Hierarchical Bins and Metadata
DaVinci Resolve seamlessly integrates Eddie’s XML structure, providing a hierarchical organization:
Bin Structure:
{Project Name} - B-Rolls(Main Bin)Sub-Bin: All B-Rolls
Contains all clips with visible shortened descriptors.
Sub-Bins for Shot Types:
MS (Medium Shot)
CU (Close-Up)
Wide
Sub-Bins for Categories:
Category 1: Includes all clips in this category.
Category 2: Includes all clips in this category.
Category 3: Includes all clips in this category.
Metadata and Markers:
Each clip contains an AI-generated description marker, visible throughout its duration in the timeline.
Audio Summaries for B-roll with Speech – The summary is included directly in the marker description on the clip. Note: If a B-roll file has no speech or the audio isn’t clear enough, no summary will be added.
Audio Summaries for B-roll with Speech
When speech is detected in a B-roll clip, Eddie generates a short summary to help you quickly understand the content.
Where you’ll find the summary in each NLE:
Adobe Premiere Pro – The summary appears in the Log Note column for the clip.
Final Cut Pro – A single-frame marker is added at the first frame of the clip, with the summary in the note.
DaVinci Resolve – The summary is included directly in the marker description on the clip.
If a B-roll file has no speech or the audio isn’t clear enough, no summary will be added.
Why Use Eddie for B-Roll?
Save Time: Eddie automates tedious organization tasks, leaving you more time to edit creatively.
Enhanced Metadata: AI-generated descriptions and markers help you quickly identify clips.
Tailored for NLEs: Eddie’s export options ensure compatibility with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
For more detailed instructions, visit Eddie’s guide on using Eddie to organize and log B-roll.