postproduction

noun

post·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌpōs(t)-prə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce postproduction (audio)
ˈpōs(t)-prə-ˌdək-,
-prō-
: the period following filming or taping in which a movie or television show is readied for public presentation

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Compositors and animators completed the shots during postproduction. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024 And then the show had to march through all of the various other bits of postproduction, which were elaborate, including sound mixing, visual effects, music. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 1 July 2024 Her final project, Stunt Nuts: The Movie, another collaboration with Vaughn, is in postproduction. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 Chu is in postproduction on Wicked Part Two, which will follow in November 2025. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for postproduction 

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postproduction was in 1953

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“Postproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postproduction. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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