Negative cutting

Also known as negative conforming.

The photochemical finishing craft of physically assembling original negative according to an approved edit.

In practice

A negative cutter uses edge numbers, cut lists, handles, and laboratory practice to create rolls for printing while protecting irreplaceable original material.

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Sources

Glossary of Motion Picture Terms · Kodak

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