postproduction

[ pohst-pruh-duhk-shuhn ]

noun

1. (in motion pictures, recording, etc.) the technical processes, as cutting, editing, and post-synchronization, necessary to ready a filmed or recorded work for sale or exhibition.

postproduction

/ ˌpəʊstprəˈdʌkʃən /

noun

1. 1. the work on a film or a television programme, such as editing, dubbing, etc, that takes place after shooting or videotaping is completed
   2. ( as modifier )

      postproduction costs

Word History and Origins

Origin of postproduction¹

First recorded in 1950–55; post- + production

Example Sentences

As “September 5” was in postproduction, the Oct.

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Casting back on their memories of first seeing the film, Bullock recalled a viewing during postproduction and being struck by the use of storyboard drawings to stand in for unfinished shots — and did not realize that that was not how it would actually look in the final movie.

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It had already been canceled but was still in postproduction on its final episodes — some of the series’ best, but which NBC never aired.

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The performers union officially un-exempted “League of Legends” from the walkout on Tuesday after filing unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Los Angeles-based Formosa Interactive, which does postproduction work.

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Lionsgate Vice Chair Michael Burns said in a statement that several of the studio’s filmmakers were “already excited” about the potential applications for AI in pre- and postproduction processes.

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