postproduction

[ pohst-pruh-duhk-shuhn ]

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.

Origin of postproduction

1
First recorded in 1950–55; post- + production

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British Dictionary definitions for postproduction

postproduction

/ (ˌpəʊstprəˈdʌkʃən) /


noun
    • the work on a film or a television programme, such as editing, dubbing, etc, that takes place after shooting or videotaping is completed

    • (as modifier): postproduction costs

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