Definition: An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we're tackling a word – “footage.” It’s a term you might hear quite a lot. The dictionary gives us a good start, don’t you think? "An amount of film or tape that has been used to record something." Let's break that down a little bit, and make it clear for everyone. Think about this: When you take a video with your phone, or a camera at a show, what is being recorded ? It’s the pictures! Those pictures are captured on film or tape – now those days we mostly use digital files, but the idea's still the same. “Footage” simply means all of that recorded material. It’s like saying "a collection" - a collection of filmed moments. So, if you see “news footage,” it’s all the video clips used in the news report. If you watch “movie footage,” it's the film taken during the making of the movie! Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about what 'footage' means? Don’t be shy, raise your hand and let's explore further!