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

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postproduction

Under its terms, the incentive allows a 35% to 50% credit on qualified expenses relating specifically to postproduction in California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

A bill, known as AB 2319 and aimed at supporting the industry’s editors, sound mixers, composers and visual effects artists, passed the Senate on Sunday, marking the state’s first-ever stand-alone postproduction tax incentive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

A pivotal reveal at the end of Episode 3 was edited using the UK version of “The Apprentice” theme song as temp music during postproduction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

The film was in postproduction in late 2024 when the estate discovered its error.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

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