Printed Take

take that the director has identified on set as being good enough to be considered for the final edit. The term originates from the film era when, due to cost, only these selected takes were 'printed' from the camera negative to a work print for the editor. In modern digital workflows where all footage is available, the 'printed' or 'circled' take serves as a primary guide for the editor, indicating the director's preference, though editors like Leo Trombetta emphasize the importance of reviewing all takes to find hidden performance gems.