postproduction

noun

post·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌpōs(t)-prə-ˈdək-shən 

ˈpōs(t)-prə-ˌdək-,

-prō-

: the period following filming or taping in which a movie or television show is readied for public presentation

Examples of postproduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new feature also took a bit longer than expected to emerge, after postproduction delays pushed the film from a March 2024 release into 2025. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025

For example, in Australia, translations, editing and postproduction were happening around the clock. —Brendan Bellomo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025

The outlet also reported last July that Hurry Up had been in postproduction for over a year with little interest from investors. —Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025

Surely aided by postproduction tools, the sound of the crowd makes an impression in this scene, as a clamor rises from among the deaf students. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for postproduction

• coproduction
• deconstruction
• introduction
• liposuction
• misconstruction
• preconstruction
• preproduction
• reconstruction
• reproduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction