take a video

Meaning

To record moving images using a smartphone, camera, or other digital device. It is a very common, casual phrase used when capturing memories, events, or funny moments.

Examples

• Could you take a video of me jumping into the pool?

  Could you take a video of me jumping into the pool?

• She decided to take a video of the band playing live.

  She decided to take a video of the band playing live.

• Don't forget to take a video of the birthday cake cutting!

  Don't forget to take a video of the birthday cake cutting!

• I always take a video when I visit a new city.

  I always take a video when I visit a new city.

• He took a short video of the sunset to share on social media.

  He took a short video of the sunset to share on social media.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I did a video of my dog playing.

  ✓ I took a video of my dog playing.

  Use the verb 'take' or 'record', never 'do', when capturing a video clip.

• ✗ Can you take me a video?

  ✓ Can you take a video of me?

  The object being filmed is introduced with the preposition 'of', not as an indirect object.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Please ___ of the baby's first steps so we can show grandma.

  💡 Use a phone camera to record a short clip.

  Show answer

  take a video

• I am going to ___ of the beautiful view from our balcony.

  💡 Start recording moving images.

  Show answer

  take a video