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Footage is defined as the length as measured in feet, or a length of film or videotape.

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When a home has 5000 square feet, this is an example of the square footage of the house.
When a director films the opening scene of a movie, this film is an example of footage.

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See footage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

☆ the length expressed in feet: said esp. of portions of film
a length of film that has been shot

Origin: foot + -age

See footage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Length, extent, or amount based on measurement in feet: estimated the square footage of new office space.
a. An amount or length of film or videotape.
b. A shot or series of shots of a specified nature or subject: news footage of the royal wedding.

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