postproduction

American  

[pohst-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌpoʊst prəˈdʌk ʃən /

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.

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postproduction British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of postproduction

First recorded in 1950–55; post- + production

Example Sentences

Doctors on the writing staff compose technical dialogue used for background patter, which often gets added during the postproduction process of sound editing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

When shooting an action movie, for example, there will be no need for a separate postproduction process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

So the surrealist and experimental elements of the film were shot during postproduction with just me, my DP and lots of trips to the craft store.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

In postproduction, AI has reduced the time to complete visual effects work from days to hours, said He Tao, an official with the National Radio and Television Administration’s research center, during remarks at the festival.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Mazin: We did our postproduction on the Warner Bros. lot, but we shoot in Canada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025