The term "video footage" refers to the recorded images and sounds captured by a video camera. It is the raw, unedited content that has been filmed using a video recording device such as a camcorder or smartphone. This footage can be used in various ways including for broadcast on television, sharing online, creating movies or documentaries, or preserving memories through home videos. The term "footage" is often used to describe the content of a video because it was originally recorded on physical film stock, which had to be physically cut and spliced together in order to create a final edit.