Reaction clips — a shocked face, a laugh, a double-take — are a specific flavor of B-roll used for comedic timing and engagement. get_available_broll (filterable by emotion) surfaces the free and purchased reaction clips you already have access to, and list_hooks additionally surfaces free reaction B-roll from the AI Hooks studio catalog alongside curated premade hook examples.
This differs from add-b-roll-to-video's broader framing (any content-matching stock footage) by focusing specifically on emotion-tagged reaction clips meant to punctuate a moment, not to visually illustrate a narration line.
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Get B-Roll clips the user can use in their content — includes free clips (always available) and any purchased clips. Use when user wants to add reaction hooks, UGC-style overlays, or B-Roll footage to their videos/content. Only returns clips the user owns (free or purchased). Does NOT search the full B-Roll marketplace.
What to tell the agent
Versely's agent maps this plain-English request directly onto get_available_broll. You don't need to know the parameter names — just describe what you want.
“Show me shocked-reaction B-roll clips, then drop one in right after the reveal moment in this video.”
How it works
1. Browse by emotion
get_available_broll's emotion filter narrows results to a specific reaction (shocked, laughing, excited, etc.) from clips you already have access to.
2. Check the Hooks catalog too
list_hooks additionally surfaces free reaction B-roll (kind: 'free') alongside curated premade examples and premium marketplace hooks.
3. Insert at the right beat
Use compose_video_with_overlay or describe the placement to edit_video so the reaction lands right at the moment it's reacting to.
4. Render
Get back the combined video with the reaction clip cut in.
What it costs
Free reaction clips from get_available_broll and list_hooks cost nothing beyond the standard edit operation to insert them; premium marketplace hooks may carry their own price via the app marketplace.
The formula behind that number: What does editing a video cost if I keep changing it? — charges per finished export, so iteration is free and the count is the whole bill.
Limits & things to know
- get_available_broll only returns clips you already own — for the full marketplace, use search_broll.
- Premium hooks from list_hooks may only preview as watermarked until purchased through the app marketplace.
- Timing the reaction to land exactly on the right beat is still a manual placement decision — this doesn't auto-detect comedic timing for you.
Who uses this
- Punctuating a reveal or punchline with a reaction shot
- Comedy-style edits and meme-adjacent content
- UGC ads that use a reaction clip as social proof
Frequently asked questions
Where do reaction clips come from?+
From get_available_broll (free and purchased clips you already own, filterable by emotion) and list_hooks (free reaction B-roll and curated hook examples from the AI Hooks studio catalog).
Are premium reaction clips watermarked?+
Premium marketplace hooks may show as watermarked previews until purchased through the app marketplace.
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