authentic footage
[ɔˈθɛntɪk ˈfʊtɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: authentic footages
material autêntico
1. Original, genuine video or film content that has not been altered, edited, or fabricated, documenting real events as they actually occurred
The documentary uses authentic footage from the 1960s civil rights movement.
O documentário utiliza material autêntico dos anos 1960 do movimento pelos direitos civis.
2. Unedited or minimally edited video evidence presented to prove the veracity of an event or claim
The investigation relied on authentic footage from multiple security cameras.
A investigação dependia do material autêntico de múltiplas câmeras de segurança.
3. Original film or video recordings made at the time of an event, as opposed to recreations or archival recreations
Historians prefer authentic footage over dramatized reenactments.
Historiadores preferem material autêntico a reconstituições dramatizadas.
In Brazilian media and legal contexts, 'material autêntico' is frequently used in journalism, criminal investigations, and documentary production. In the USA, the term gained prominence with the rise of fact-checking and media literacy discussions, particularly regarding deepfakes and misinformation. The term carries weight in both legal proceedings and social media discourse, where verification of authenticity is increasingly important.
NYC Slang
real footage / the real deal footage
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