Footage

[citation needed] The origin of the term "footage" comes from early 35 mm silent film, which is traditionally measured in feet and frames.

[citation needed] In recent years, neutral terms such as "recorded material" are becoming more popular, especially in English-speaking countries other than the United States, although footage is still widely used.

For example, the end of the non-director's cut version of Blade Runner used landscape views that were originally shot for The Shining before the script was modified after shooting had finished.

[citation needed] Amateur footage is the low-budget hobbyist art of film practised for passion and enjoyment and not for business purposes.

Amateur video footage of current events, for instance from camcorders, smart phones or closed-circuit television, can also often fetch a high price on the market – scenes shot inside the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 attacks were reportedly sold in 2001 for US$45,000 (equivalent to $77,000 in 2023).