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Prepositions with nouns

Using “video” with prepositions

“Video of” describes what appears in the recording. “For video” usually describes purpose, suitability, or intended use.

Quick answer

Which phrase should you use?

Use “video of” to describe the subject shown in a recording. Use “for video” when talking about equipment, settings, or uses related to video production or playback.

She posted a video of the concert online.
This microphone is designed for video recording.
Police reviewed a video of the incident.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
video of + subject

What the recording shows

Use “of” to identify the person, event, or thing shown in the video.

They shared a video of the wedding.
I watched a video of the launch yesterday.
2
for video + purpose

Equipment or use related to video

Use “for” when something is intended for video work or viewing.

This tripod is ideal for video production.
The room was prepared for video calls.
3
video on + topic

Topic or subject matter

Use “on” when referring to the theme or topic of a video.

She uploaded a video on climate change.
I found a helpful video on pronunciation.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
video of
We saw a video of the ceremony.
Shows what appears in the recording.
for video
The lights are suitable for video streaming.
Shows purpose or intended use.
video for
They made a video for new employees.
The video is intended for a group or purpose.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “for” instead of “of” for content

Use “video of” when naming what is shown.

✕ I watched a video for the accident. ✓ I watched a video of the accident.

Confusing purpose and content

“For video” refers to use, not subject matter.

✕ She posted equipment for video the concert. ✓ She posted a video of the concert.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. They released a video ___ the event.
2. This camera works well ___ video streaming.
3. I found a video ___ grammar tips.

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Frequently asked questions

Can “video for” be correct?

Yes. It means the video is intended for someone or some purpose, such as “a training video for staff.”

Is “video about” also possible?

Yes. “Video about” and “video on” are both common for topics.

What is the difference between “video of” and “video about”?

“Video of” focuses on what appears directly in the recording, while “video about” focuses on the topic.

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