What does picture lock mean?

The final cut is agreed on.

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  1. The final cut is agreed on ✔
  2. The theater doors are locked
  3. The camera is locked in a safe

Why: Picture lock is when the editor and director agree on the film's final cut.

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Answer: The final cut is agreed on. Picture lock is when the editor and director agree on the film's final cut.

  1. Filmmaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking
    a "picture lock", where the editor and director agree on the film’s final cut
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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