Picture lock

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Picture lock is a stage in editing a film or editing a television production. After all changes to the edit have been done and approved, the edit then achieves picture lock. It is then sent to subsequent stages in the process, such as online editing and audio mixing. Any last minute changes can force portions of subsequent work to be re-done.

Not every production necessarily obeys picture lock. A director or executives in charge may change their minds and ask for additional changes to be made.

[edit] References

• Ascher, Steven and Pincus, Edward (2007). The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (Plume) ISBN 978-0452286788.