How many revision rounds are normal after picture lock?
Short Answer:
After picture lock, revisions should be minimal — usually only small colour or sound tweaks, not structural changes. Most of the agreed revision rounds (typically two to three) happen during editing, before lock. Reopening the structure after lock is treated as additional, chargeable work because it forces the grade and mix to be redone.
Overview
Picture lock is meant to end structural changes, so "revisions after lock" should be limited to fine finishing adjustments. The main rounds of feedback belong to the editing stage, which is why lock is such an important checkpoint.
Detailed Explanation
How revisions work around picture lock
Before lock: the agreed revision rounds (commonly two to three) shape structure, pacing, and content.
At lock: the edit is signed off and finishing begins.
After lock: only grade- and mix-safe tweaks are expected within scope.
Structural changes after lock: re-editing means re-grading and re-mixing, so it is quoted as extra work.
Agreeing the number of rounds in the quote up front avoids surprises. The best way to keep post on budget is to gather all stakeholder feedback and lock decisively, rather than reopening the cut later.
Example
Adjusting the brightness of one graded shot after lock is a normal finishing tweak, but deciding after lock to cut a whole section would trigger a change order because the surrounding grade and sound mix must be redone.