footage

[ˈfʊtɪdʒ]

footage Definition

• 1. length or quantity expressed in feet
• 2. a length of film made for movies or television
• 3. recorded or live material, especially movies or television

Using footage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "footage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The footage shows the suspect entering the building.

• Example

  We have hours of footage to edit for the documentary.

• Example

  The news station aired exclusive footage of the event.

• Example

  The director requested additional footage for the movie.

footage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for footage

• film
• video
• recording
• clip
• sequence

Phrases with footage

• raw footage

  unedited and unprocessed video or film material

  Example

  The raw footage from the camera needs to be edited before it can be used in the final product.

• lost footage

  film or video material that was thought to be lost or destroyed but is rediscovered

  Example

  The studio found lost footage from the classic movie that had been missing for decades.

• stock footage

  previously recorded footage that is used in a new production

  Example

  The documentary used stock footage of historical events to illustrate its points.

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Summary: footage in Brief

The term 'footage' [ˈfʊtɪdʒ] refers to a length or quantity expressed in feet, as well as recorded or live material, especially movies or television. It is often used in phrases like 'raw footage,' referring to unedited material, and 'stock footage,' referring to previously recorded material used in a new production.