CultureSeptember 2, 2026
workprint
WURK-print
Definition
An early, rough-cut version of a film, typically created during the editing process before the final color grading, sound mixing, or special effects are completed.
Etymology
The term is a compound of 'work,' implying labor or production, and 'print,' referring to the physical motion-picture film strips used in traditional cinema editing.
In the news
The article uses 'workprint' to illustrate that Blade Runner exists in many stages of production, emphasizing how early, unfinished versions are just one of many iterations fans encounter.
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