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
A compound word from 'Film' (film) and 'Material' (material). It literally translates to 'film material'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the physical 'material' of a 'film' reel or digital files before editing. This connects the two parts of the word.