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

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The production resumed without the same guns, while gunfire was added digitally in postproduction. —

Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 But during that ambitious project’s lengthy postproduction cycle, company executives began maneuvering to land Racist a theatrical release. —

Chris Lee, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024 Marking his first year at the head of the Cairo Film Festival’s development and postproduction showcase, CFC director Rodrigo Brum tells Variety that the three winning titles all share a sense of immediacy. —

Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024 Compositors and animators completed the shots during postproduction. —

Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 2 Nov. 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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