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

The company uses the technology mostly in postproduction processes and uses generative AI for “really complicated shots and sequences,” Sarandos said during the call.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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

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

Garbus: Thanks to some great postproduction supervisors and assistants, we will be updating the end card to have viewers be up to date with the plea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025