Final Cut (Noun)
Meaning
The final edited version of a movie as approved by the director and producer.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The director was thrilled to see the final cut of the movie after months of editing and revising.
- The movie's final cut was a hour and a half long, significantly shorter than the initial rough cut.
- The producer convinced the director to make some last-minute changes to the final cut before the movie's release.
- The final cut of the documentary was very different from the original vision of the filmmakers, but it received critical acclaim nonetheless.
- After viewing the final cut of the film, the cast and crew felt a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing that it was finally complete.