What does the director call to end a take?

Cut.

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  1. Wrap the set
  2. Action
  3. Cut ✔

Why: A take ends when the director calls Cut and recording stops.

Huh, didn't know that: A take ends when the director calls Cut and recording stops.

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Cut is the director's sharpest call.
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References

Answer: Cut. A take ends when the director calls Cut and recording stops.

  1. Filmmaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking
    A take is over when the director calls "Cut!"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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