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postproductionthe work done on a film, recording, or other material after the actual filming or recording

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the work done on a film, recording, or other material after the actual filming or recording

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpoʊstprəˈdʌkʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The director's worst nightmare is when the postproduction takes longer than the actual filming.
  • During postproduction, they added so many special effects that the actors didn't recognize themselves.
  • The documentary is currently in postproduction and will be released next year.

postproduction

NOUN

[/ˌpoʊstprəˈdʌkʃən/]

the work done on a film, recording, or other material after the actual filming or recording

the work done on a film, recording, or other material after the actual filming or recording
💡 Concept

the work done on a film, recording, or other material after the actual filming or recording

Postproduction builds stories like construction builds dreams!
🎵 Rhyme

Postproduction builds stories like construction builds dreams!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌpoʊstprəˈdʌkʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌpəʊstprəˈdʌkʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpost--
Rootproduction

🎵Rhyme

productionconstructioninstruction
production
construction
instruction

🔗Collocations

postproduction work
postproduction editing
postproduction stage
postproduction team
postproduction facilities
enter postproduction

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The director's worst nightmare is when the postproduction takes longer than the actual filming.

😄 Fun example

During postproduction, they added so many special effects that the actors didn't recognize themselves.

The documentary is currently in postproduction and will be released next year.

She works as a sound engineer in postproduction for major Hollywood films.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

post-editingfinishingcompletionfinal production

Antonyms

preproductionfilmingprincipal photography

Related

editingvisual effectssound mixingcolor gradingrendering

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