Footage: meaning, definitions and examples

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footage

 

[ หˆfสŠtษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video recording

Footage refers to raw, unedited video recordings, typically used in filmmaking, television production, or surveillance. It can also refer to the length of recorded material. Footage provides visual evidence of events or scenes captured on camera.

Synonyms

film footage, video footage, video recording

Examples of usage

  • The news crew captured some incredible footage of the tornado touching down.
  • We need to review the footage from the security cameras to identify the thief.
  • The documentary includes footage from the original moon landing.
  • The police are analyzing the footage to determine what happened.
  • She edited the footage to create a short film showcasing her trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "footage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filmagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Filmmaterial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rekaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะตะพะผะฐั‚ะตั€ั–ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ materiaล‚ filmowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉquences

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metraje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrรผntรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู‚ุทุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกznam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกznam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฝ•ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posnetek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ upptaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะนะฝะตะถะฐะทะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ videomaterial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metraje

Word origin

The word 'footage' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'foot' which was used to measure a length of film. As film technology advanced, 'footage' became synonymous with recorded material in motion pictures. Over time, the term expanded to include video recordings in various media forms.

See also: feet, foot, football, footfall, footgear, foothold, footing, footmark, footpath, footprint, footrest, footrests, footstep, footstool, footwear, footy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,771, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.