post-processing
Polishing raw output
Post-processing is work done after the main production phase.
In photography and film, it covers editing, color correction, and effects applied after shooting: The raw footage looked flat until post-processing.
In computing, it means operations performed on data after initial processing.
Manufacturing uses the term for finishing steps like polishing or coating.
The word implies refinement of something already substantially complete.
Post-capture image enhancement
- croppingCutting to resize
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
- contrastNotable difference between things
- saturationState of complete permeation
brightness · filtering · HDR · upscaling · stabilization · vibrance · dodging · burning
Maximizing efficiency or performance
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- batchQuantity produced together
- scriptWritten words for performance
automation · rendering · compilation · compression · encoding · decoding · transcoding · parsing
Removing dirt and mess
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- filteringSelective passage of elements
- transformationThorough change in form
validation · deduplication · imputation · formatting · encoding · anonymization · enrichment · ETL
Bringing to completion
- deburringRemoving machining imperfections
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- coatingApplied surface covering
- platingSurface metal application
anodizing · sandblasting · tumbling · inspection · assembly · packaging · labeling · calibration
Checking text for mistakes
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- correctionsAdjustments to fix errors
- formattingStructuring visual presentation
fact-checking · annotations · redlines · markup · spell-check · typesetting · pagination · indexing
retouching
Post-capture image enhancement
- croppingCutting to resize
- sharpeningMaking more cutting
- contrastNotable difference between things
saturation · brightness · filtering · HDR · upscaling · stabilization · vibrance · dodging · burning · compositing
optimization
Maximizing efficiency or performance
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- pipelineLong-distance fluid transport tube
- batchQuantity produced together
script · automation · rendering · compilation · compression · encoding · decoding · transcoding · parsing · filtering
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- filteringSelective passage of elements
transformation · validation · deduplication · imputation · formatting · encoding · anonymization · enrichment · ETL · parsing
finishing
Bringing to completion
- deburringRemoving machining imperfections
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- coatingApplied surface covering
plating · anodizing · sandblasting · tumbling · inspection · assembly · packaging · labeling · calibration · testing
proofreading
Checking text for mistakes
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
- revisionsAlterations to improve
- correctionsAdjustments to fix errors
formatting · fact-checking · annotations · redlines · markup · spell-check · typesetting · pagination · indexing · captioning
- graphicsvector, shapes, 3D graphics, raster, symbols
- photographycamera, photo, flash, lens, shooting
- editingediting, cut, copy, paste, delete
- digital artdigital art, render, 3D modeling, digital illustration, graphic design
- photography businessstock photos, portraits, prints, weddings, galleries
- CFDfluid flow, turbulent flow, laminar flow, boundary conditions, incompressible flow
post-processingpre-processing
Initial data transformation stage
pre-production · capture · acquisition · recording · shooting
post-processingraw
In original state
unprocessed · unedited · original · untouched · unretouched