footage
1 of 1noun/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
Forms:footages
1
the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera
Footage refers to the raw film or video material that is recorded during production. It includes all the scenes and shots captured by the camera, which are later edited to create the final product. Footage can vary in content and quality, and it serves as the foundational material for assembling a film, TV show, or video project. It encompasses everything from individual clips to complete scenes, and is used to build the narrative and visual elements of the final production.
- The security footage helped identify the thief.
- The reporter reviewed the footage from the protest.
- The drone captured stunning footage of the mountains.
- The CCTV footage showed the car entering the building.
- Old footage of the concert was shared online.
2
a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done