The 'raw' deal
If you’re not familiar with the video realm, the concept of ‘raw footage’ is something that can seem rather foreign, and one that is often misconceived. To cut straight to the point, raw footage is the equivalent to the pots of paint an artist uses to paint a masterpiece, or the clay a pottery artist uses to mould pottery, or the individual instruments played within an orchestra, that - when played in unison - are used to compose a symphony. In other words, raw footage is the