Video Digital ˈvɪdiəʊ Made Short Movie Recording Extra

• a wedding is the perfect subject for video.
• the robbery was captured on video.
• most of the movie was shot on digital video.
• the school made a short promotional video.

video

1. a system of recording moving pictures and sound, either using a digital method of storing data or (in the past) using videotape
• A wedding is the perfect subject for video.
• The robbery was captured on video.
• Most of the movie was shot on digital video.

Extra Examples

• I can't find the video channel on this television.
• The jury watched video footage of the riots.
• The speech was broadcast via a video link to thousands standing outside.
• Video files can be readily transmitted over digital broadband.
• You need a broadband internet connection to stream video online.
2. a short film or recording of an event, made using digital technology and viewed on a computer, especially over the internet
• The school made a short promotional video.
• More than a million people have watched a video of the incident.
• She posted a series of videos on the internet.
• Upload your videos and share them with friends and family online.
• This phone can store up to 20 hours of video.

Extra Examples

• a security video of the attack
• This article and the accompanying video takes you through each stage step by step.
• Their teacher showed them a video about the Inuit.
• He posted a video on his website
• An amateur video of the crash failed to reveal the cause.
• You can view and share video clips on this website.
3. a short film made by a pop or rock band to be shown with a song when it is played on television or online
• The group's new video will be released next month.
• The band are in Iceland doing a video shoot.
4. a type of magnetic tape used in the past for recording moving pictures and sound; a box containing this tape, also called a video cassette
• The movie was released on video later that year.

Extra Examples

• The thief was caught on video as he pocketed watches and rings.
• They used to sell both blank and pre-recorded videos.
5. a copy of a film, programme, etc. recorded on videotape
• We used to rent videos nearly every weekend.
6. a piece of equipment used, especially in the past, to record and play films and TV programmes on video
• I never even learned to programme the video.

Word Origin

• 1930s: from Latin videre ‘to see’, on the pattern of audio.