footage

Meanings

• noun

  Raw film or videotape as shot before editing.

  - "The journalist reviewed the footage from the protest."
  - "The director was not satisfied with the footage and asked for reshoots."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=728995"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with footage
shootette , bootyette , routine , mute , puttoot , fruit , lute , hute

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Variants

List of all variants of footage that leads to same result
footage , footages , stock footage , stock footages

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'footage' can be traced back to the late 19th century. It comes from the word 'foot' and refers to the amount of film or videotape that has been shot.

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Trivia

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1. The first motion picture camera, invented by Thomas Edison in 1891, could only record about 30 seconds of footage at a time.

2. The longest unedited piece of footage ever shot is 'Sans Soleil' by Chris Marker, which runs for over five hours and twenty minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Film editing: The process of selecting and arranging various shots of footage to create a cohesive narrative or story.

2. Post-production: The process of editing, color correction, sound design, and special effects that occurs after the footage has been shot.

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Culture

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Footage has been an essential part of filmmaking and journalism since its inception. It provides raw material for editors to create compelling stories and documentaries.

How to Memorize "footage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a film reel or videotape with various shots recorded on it.
   - Visualize the process of editing and selecting the best shots to create a final product.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'footage' with 'film' or 'video'.
   - Think of footage as the raw material for creating a final product.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym FOTAGE to remember the meaning: Film Or Tape And Graphic Editing.

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