roughstuff

/ˈrɒfˌstʌf/

Definitions

1. noun

a collection of unedited, raw, or unfinished material, such as footage or writing, that has not been refined or polished.

“The film editor spent hours going through the roughstuff of footage from the first day of shooting.”

Synonyms

  • cutting room floor
  • dross

Antonyms

  • gem
  • masterpiece