rough video

[rʌf ˈvɪdioʊ]
nounpl: rough videos
vídeo bruto; vídeo de rascunho; vídeo preliminar
1. A preliminary or unfinished version of a video, typically used in film, television, or content production before final editing
The director showed us a rough video of the opening scene before it was color-graded.
O diretor nos mostrou um vídeo bruto da cena de abertura antes de ser corrigido em cores.
2. Raw, unedited footage recorded during filming or production
We reviewed the rough video to decide which takes to keep.
Revisamos o vídeo de rascunho para decidir quais takes manter.
3. A video with poor quality, unstable footage, or amateur production value
The rough video from the street camera showed the incident clearly despite its low quality.
O vídeo bruto da câmera de rua mostrou o incidente claramente apesar de sua baixa qualidade.
The term 'rough video' is standard in both American and Brazilian film and television production industries. In Brazil, 'vídeo bruto' is the industry-standard term used by producers, editors, and filmmakers. The concept is essential in modern content creation workflows, from YouTube creators to major production houses, where iterative editing and feedback on rough cuts are fundamental to the creative process.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rough cutunedited videoraw footagepreliminary videodraft videowork-in-progress video
Antonyms / Antônimos
final videopolished videofinished videoedited videoprofessional video

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vídeo bruto
Most common and widely understood term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
vídeo de rascunho
Alternative term emphasizing the preliminary nature
São Paulo
vídeo preliminar
More formal usage in professional contexts
Portugal
vídeo em bruto
Portuguese European variant with slightly different word order

Related Words

rough cutraw footageeditingpost-productioncolor gradingvideo productioncinematographytakes

Related Idioms & Phrases

rough around the edges - something unpolished but promising
in the rough - in an unfinished or unrefined state
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