altered footage
[/ˈɔːltərd ˈfʊtɪdʒ/]
nounpl: altered footages
vídeo alterado / gravação modificada
1. Video or film material that has been deliberately changed, edited, or manipulated to misrepresent the original content or create false impressions
The investigation revealed that the security footage was altered footage used to cover up the crime.
A investigação revelou que o vídeo de segurança era vídeo alterado usado para encobrir o crime.
2. Motion picture content that has been digitally or physically modified to distort reality
Social media platforms are cracking down on altered footage that spreads misinformation.
As plataformas de mídia social estão combatendo vídeos alterados que disseminam desinformação.
In Brazil and the USA, 'altered footage' has become increasingly relevant in discussions about misinformation, especially on social media. The term gained prominence with the rise of deepfakes and AI-generated content. In legal contexts, both countries recognize altered footage as potential evidence tampering. The topic is particularly sensitive during elections and public controversies, where verificação (verification) and fact-checking have become crucial practices.
NYC Slang
fake footage / sus video (slang: suspicious video)
Related Idioms & Phrases
can of worms (revealing altered footage opens complications)
smoke and mirrors (using altered footage to deceive)
cut and paste (basic form of altering footage)
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