actual footage

[/ˈæk.tʃu.əl ˈfʊt.ɪdʒ/]
nounpl: actual footage (uncountable)
imagens reais
1. Real, authentic video or film material that was actually recorded, as opposed to recreations, animations, or dramatizations
The documentary used actual footage from the 1960s civil rights movement.
O documentário usou imagens reais do movimento dos direitos civis dos anos 1960.
2. Genuine film or video material of a real event, person, or situation captured by a camera
This news report contains actual footage of the natural disaster.
Este relatório de notícias contém imagens reais do desastre natural.
In Brazilian media and news broadcasting, 'imagens reais' is the standard term used to distinguish authentic recorded material from recreations or archival clips. This distinction is particularly important in journalism, documentaries, and true crime programming. The English term 'actual footage' is often used directly in Brazilian media industry contexts due to international influence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
real footagearchival footageraw footageauthentic footageoriginal footage
Antonyms / Antônimos
recreated footagedramatized footageanimated footagestock footagestaged footage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imagens reais / gravação real / filmagem real
Standard usage in media and journalism
Rio de Janeiro
imagens reais
Common in news broadcasts and television
São Paulo
imagens reais / footage real
Mixing Portuguese with English term is common in media industry
Portugal
imagens reais / filmagem autêntica
Slightly more formal register; may use 'metragem real'

Related Words

video recordingfilm materialdocumentaryarchivefootage

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught on camera
raw and uncut
the real deal
documented evidence
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