rough script

[/rʌf skrɪpt/]
nounpl: rough scripts
roteiro preliminar
1. An initial draft or outline of a screenplay, script, or written work that is incomplete, unpolished, and subject to revision
The director reviewed the rough script before scheduling the production meetings.
O diretor revisou o roteiro preliminar antes de agendar as reuniões de produção.
2. A hastily written or sketched version of dialogue, scenes, or narrative elements intended for further development
The playwright submitted a rough script to the theater company for feedback.
O dramaturgo enviou um roteiro preliminar à companhia de teatro para receber comentários.
3. In filmmaking and television, an early version of a script that contains the basic plot and character development but lacks finalized dialogue and technical details
We're still working on the rough script; the final version should be ready in two weeks.
Ainda estamos trabalhando no roteiro preliminar; a versão final deve estar pronta em duas semanas.
In Brazilian and American film and television industries, the 'rough script' is a standard stage in the creative development process. It allows writers, directors, and producers to collaborate on the fundamental structure before investing resources in detailed production planning. This term is frequently used in pitch meetings and development discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
draft scriptpreliminary scriptfirst draftskeleton scriptoutline
Antonyms / Antônimos
final scriptpolished scriptshooting scriptfinished screenplay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roteiro preliminar
Most commonly used term in Brazilian film and television industries
São Paulo
esboço de roteiro
Alternative term used in São Paulo's media production centers
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro rascunho
Common usage in Rio's theater and film circles
Portugal
guião em rascunho
Portuguese spelling uses 'guião' instead of 'roteiro'

Related Words

screenplaydialoguerevisionsproductionscript developmenttreatment

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
work in progress
needs some work
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