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.
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