Meaning & use

postproduction

noun·Academic

The stage of filmmaking or media production that occurs after filming, including editing, sound, and visual effects.

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The film spent nearly a year in postproduction before its final release.

Editors added special effects to the scene during postproduction.

A note on using this word

Often written 'post-production'; it covers everything from editing and color correction to sound mixing and visual effects.

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