postproduction — the 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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Postproduction combines the Latin preposition 'post' (after) with the English noun 'production' (the act of making or creating). The term emerged in the early 20th century with the development of cinema, referring to the phase of filmmaking that occurs after principal photography is complete.
Breakdown
post- (Latin: after, following) + production (from Latin producere: to bring forth, create). The compound denotes work performed subsequent to the initial creation or recording phase.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“She works as a sound engineer in postproduction for major Hollywood films.”
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