video diary

English

Etymology

video +‎ diary. First use appears c. 1972 in the periodical Radical Philosophy. See cite below.

Noun

video diary (plural video diaries)

1. A series of video recordings made by a person over a time period, recording their experiences, feelings and thoughts.
   • 1972, Radical Philosophy Group (Great Britain) (contributor), Radical Philosophy - Issues 117-123, page 20:

     The footage is taken from the video diary, shot with a camcorder, of the eighteen-year-old Ricky; in this diary he films everything that appears noteworthy to him.