"picture lock" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} picture lock (uncountable)
  1. (film) The point at which a film has gone through final editing and will no longer undergo any visual changes. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Film
    Sense id: en-picture_lock-en-noun-44S3y2QD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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