Videotaping: meaning, definitions and examples

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videotaping

 

[ ˈvɪd.i.oʊˌteɪpɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

surveillance

The act of recording video footage, typically for monitoring or security purposes.

Synonyms

capturing, filming, recording.

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Word Description / Examples
videotaping

Typically used when recording an event or occurrence with a video camera or other video recording device. Often applied in formal or professional scenarios.

  • The journalist was videotaping the press conference.
  • We are videotaping the entire wedding ceremony.
recording

A very general term that can apply to both audio and video, often used in everyday situations and technical contexts.

  • I am recording this lecture for notes.
  • They are recording a new song in the studio.
filming

Commonly used in the context of creating movies, TV shows, or professionally produced videos. Has a more cinematic or entertainment industry connotation.

  • They are filming a new action movie downtown.
  • The director started filming the next scene early in the morning.
capturing

Used broadly to describe the act of recording not only videos but also emotions, moments, or images. It can be more informal and artistic.

  • She is capturing the beauty of nature with her camera.
  • The documentary aims at capturing the essence of urban life.

Examples of usage

  • The store owner was videotaping the shop floor to deter shoplifters.
  • The security camera was videotaping the entrance of the building.
Context #2 | Noun

media production

The process of recording video images on magnetic tape or digitally on a storage device.

Synonyms

video recording, videography.

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videotaping

This term is often used when referring to capturing video using older technology, like VHS tapes or other analog equipment. It can also be used in legal contexts where recording is done for documentation purposes, such as in courtrooms.

  • They were videotaping the event using an old camcorder.
  • The courtroom proceedings were videotaped for legal records.
video recording

This phrase is generally used to describe the act of capturing video in a more modern context, regardless of the technology (digital or analog). It can be used in a variety of settings, including casual, professional, and educational environments.

  • He was video recording the lecture for his classmates.
  • The team is video recording the game to analyze their performance later.
videography

This word is most commonly used in a professional or artistic context, referring to the practice or art of making videos. It often implies a higher level of skill and creativity, such as in filmmaking, documenting weddings, or creating promotional content.

  • She specializes in wedding videography.
  • His passion for videography started when he made short films in college.

Examples of usage

  • Videotaping has become less common with the rise of digital recording technology.
  • The documentary was shot entirely using videotaping techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "videotaping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filmagem

🇮🇳 वीडियो रिकॉर्डिंग

🇩🇪 Videoaufzeichnung

🇮🇩 perekaman video

🇺🇦 відеозапис

🇵🇱 nagrywanie wideo

🇯🇵 ビデオ撮影

🇫🇷 enregistrement vidéo

🇪🇸 grabación de video

🇹🇷 video kaydı

🇰🇷 비디오 녹화

🇸🇦 تسجيل الفيديو

🇨🇿 nahrávání videa

🇸🇰 nahrávanie videa

🇨🇳 录像

🇸🇮 video snemanje

🇮🇸 myndbandsupptaka

🇰🇿 бейнежазба

🇬🇪 ვიდეოჩანაწერი

🇦🇿 videoçəkiliş

🇲🇽 grabación de video

Etymology

The term 'videotaping' originated in the mid-20th century with the advent of magnetic tape technology. It was initially used to describe the process of recording video images on magnetic tape. As technology advanced, videotaping evolved to include digital recording on various storage devices. The practice of videotaping has become widespread in surveillance, media production, and personal recording. The term itself is a combination of 'video' and 'taping', highlighting the recording of visual images.