das Filmmaterial
Translation
footage, film material, film stock
Examples
Der Regisseur sichtet das Filmmaterial.
The director is reviewing the footage.
Wir haben genug Filmmaterial für den Dokumentarfilm.
We have enough footage for the documentary.
Grammar Patterns
((das Filmmaterial)) to view/edit the footage The editor edits the footage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Aufnahmen (recordings), Rohmaterial (raw material)
Etymology
Composed of 'Film' (film) and 'Material' (material). Literally means 'film material'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the raw 'material' that is used to create a 'film'. This direct translation makes it easy to remember.