preproduction

[ pree-pruh-duhk-shuhn ]

noun

1. Movies. the steps necessary to prepare a film for production, as casting, choosing locations, and designing sets and costumes.

adjective

1. occurring before production.

preproduction

/ ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən /

noun

1. preliminary work on or trial production of a play, industrial prototype, etc

adjective

1. (of a period, model, etc) preliminary; trial

Word History and Origins

Origin of preproduction¹

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + production

Example Sentences

Out of the gate, Ducharme and Campos-Oriola stressed that the preproduction build they had running on the Frostbite engine was nowhere near representative of final gameplay.

From Ars Technica

We're expecting a proper drive later this summer once the e-tron GT is on sale, but on Tuesday, Audi let Ars spend an hour behind the wheel of a preproduction version on the roads of northern Virginia.

From Ars Technica

It’s unclear whether her role will be recast in “The Mandalorian,” which is in preproduction for a third season that’s expected to begin filming this year.

From Washington Post

When Hitch is feeling good, when he is not in pain, he throws himself into the business of preproduction.

From The Daily Beast

Indeed, Grace was present in utero during the entire preproduction phase.

From The Daily Beast