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Original Footage

/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl ˈfʊ.tɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Raw, unedited video or film material that has not been altered or processed.

    "The documentary was praised for using original footage from the event."
  2. 2

    The first version of a video or film before any edits or modifications.

    "The director decided to include original footage in the final cut to maintain authenticity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'original' derives from the Latin 'originalis', meaning 'beginning' or 'source', while 'footage' comes from the late 19th century, referring to the length of film measured in feet. Together, they signify the primary, unedited visual content captured in a recording.

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