What does Locked Cut mean?
Locked Cut refers to the final version of a film or television episode that has been approved by the director, editor, and producers, with no further changes to be made. Once a cut is locked, the production moves into the final stages of post-production, such as sound design, visual effects, and color grading. Changes after this stage can be expensive and time-consuming. Related terms include Rough Cut, which is an early version of the film, and Final Cut, the definitive version approved for release.
Example:The production reached the locked cut stage after weeks of editing, ensuring no further changes would be made to the visual sequences.
Example: Once the cut is locked, the film moves into the final stages of post-production, including sound mixing and visual effects.
Did You Know?
Even after a cut is locked, small changes, like sound adjustments, may still be made, but re-editing the footage is generally avoided!
