How to Add B-Roll and Emojis Automatically in Opus Clip

A clip that is just a single talking head can feel flat. Opus Clip can insert relevant b-roll footage and pop emojis on screen tied to what is being said, which adds visual variety without any manual searching. This guide covers both features and how to keep them tasteful rather than chaotic.

What you need

• A processed clip open in the Opus Clip editor
• An Opus plan that includes AI b-roll (check your tier)
• A talking-head clip with clear speech for keyword detection
• About 5 minutes per clip

Step 1: Open the B-Roll panel

In the clip editor, find the B-Roll or Media section in the toolbar. Opus reads the transcript and suggests stock clips and AI-generated visuals that match phrases in the clip. You can toggle automatic insertion or place each suggestion manually.

Step 2: Tune the b-roll density

Set the density to medium for most clips. Too much b-roll buries the speaker; too little leaves it static. The sweet spot covers maybe a third of the clip with cutaways while keeping the speaker on screen for the key lines.

Step 3: Swap any b-roll that misfires

AI matches by keyword, so it sometimes picks the wrong meaning of a word. Click any inserted clip and replace it from the suggestions or remove it. Make sure each cutaway actually relates to what is being said, or it distracts more than it helps.

Step 4: Turn on keyword emojis

In the caption or emoji settings, enable auto emojis. Opus drops a small relevant emoji next to keywords in the captions, such as a money emoji on the word dollars. Keep this subtle; a couple of emojis per clip adds personality, but one on every word looks spammy.

Step 5: Preview and export

Play the whole clip. Watch for b-roll that lingers too long or emojis that crowd the text. Trim or remove as needed, then export.

Result: a clip that cuts away to relevant footage and sprinkles a few keyword emojis, turning a static talking head into something that holds the eye.