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Raw Footage

Also known as:Unedited FootageSource FootageOriginal Footage

Definition

Unedited video or audio files captured during production, before any post-production processing, color grading, audio mixing, or editing has been applied. Raw footage is the original, unprocessed source material from which finished content is produced. In brand partnership contexts, brands sometimes request raw footage as part of their usage rights package — creators should treat raw footage as a premium deliverable and price it accordingly.