Brutage

/bruˈtɑʒ/ noun

Definition

In filmmaking, raw sound recording or unedited audio captured during filming; the collection of natural sounds.

Etymology

From French 'brut' (raw) plus the suffix '-age' (like in 'footage'), creating a term for raw or unprocessed sound materials in film production.

Kelly Says

Filmmakers use 'brutage' to mean all the unedited sounds they capture—it's a reminder that 'raw' materials are essential for creative work, whether in movies or anywhere else!

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