locked script
[/lɒkt skrɪpt/]
nounpl: locked scripts
roteiro travado
1. A film or television script that has been finalized and approved, with no further changes allowed to the dialogue, scenes, or structure
Once the locked script was approved by the network, the production team could finally begin scheduling the shooting days.
Depois que o roteiro travado foi aprovado pela emissora, a equipe de produção pôde finalmente começar a agendar os dias de filmagem.
2. In software and digital contexts, a script file that is protected from editing or modification
The developer created a locked script to prevent accidental alterations to critical code.
O desenvolvedor criou um roteiro travado para evitar alterações acidentais no código crítico.
The term 'locked script' is essential in the entertainment industry, particularly in film and television production. In Brazilian productions, once a script reaches this status, it signals that pre-production can advance to budgeting and scheduling phases. The concept emphasizes the importance of finalization in complex production timelines where changes late in the process can be costly. In the U.S. film industry, this is a standard industry term recognized across studios and production companies.
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