dailies

word · lemma: daily

Definition

In film and TV, 'dailies' are the unedited raw footage shot during a day's filming, viewed daily to review progress. It can also mean newspapers or things produced or done every day.

Usage & Nuances

'Dailies' is most common in film/TV industry jargon for daily-shot footage, usually plural and informal. Not used for 'daily tasks.' As newspapers, it sounds formal/dated in everyday English.

Example Sentences

The director watched the dailies every morning.

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The film crew discussed the dailies after the shoot.

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He reads several dailies to keep up with the news.

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Some mistakes are only caught when watching the dailies.

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I picked up two dailies on my way to work.

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Checking the dailies helps the crew fix issues before the next scene.

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