postproduction

noun

post·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌpōs(t)-prə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce postproduction (audio)
ˈpōs(t)-prə-ˌdək-,
-prō-
: the period following filming or taping in which a movie or television show is readied for public presentation

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Many studios and postproduction houses uses Clipster and well as these tools, and so CineCert’s goal is to continue to develop Clipster while integrating it more tightly with CineCert tools for a more streamlined workflow. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025 The postproduction carve-out should include music for film and TV scores, too. 5. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025 Adrien Brody’s journey as Tóth from the bottom of the ship up to the open air was choreographed to the music rather than filled in during postproduction. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025 That’s according to the WGA East, which says that a bargaining unit of 65 staffers in production and postproduction roles was recognized by the Summer of Soul producer on Dec. 6. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for postproduction

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First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postproduction was in 1953

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“Postproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postproduction. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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