rough cut

• Frühe, unfertige Version eines Films, Videos oder einer Audioaufnahme, die bereits geschnitten, aber noch nicht mit finalen Korrekturen, Ton oder Effekten fertiggestellt wurde.

An early, unfinished version of a film, video, or audio recording that has been assembled but not yet refined with final edits, sound, or effects.

1. Film editing stageB2formal

   The first version of a film or video after initial editing, before final polishing.

   Rohschnitt

   • The director showed the rough cut to the producers for feedback.
   • We need to review the rough cut before adding special effects.
   • The rough cut was too long and needed trimming.

2. Unfinished or preliminary versionB2informal

   Any early, unpolished version of a creative work or project.

   Unfertige Version

   • This is just a rough cut of the design proposal.
   • The author shared a rough cut of the manuscript with her editor.
   • We presented a rough cut of the presentation to the team.