postprocess
Clean up output
Postprocess means to apply additional processing after the main work is done.
In photography and video, postprocessing includes editing, color correction, and effects applied after shooting: I'll postprocess the raw footage tonight.
In computing, data may be postprocessed after initial collection or analysis.
The term implies a secondary stage of refinement or transformation.
Combining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
limiting · dithering · fade · crossfade · normalization · loudness · de-essing
Smooth by rubbing
- improveRaise in quality
- optimizeMake maximally effective
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- boostUpward push or increase
augment · amplify · refine · sharpen · upscale · denoise · remaster · upsample
Modify or correct
correct · update · debug · patch · validation · cleanup · sanitize · normalize
Combining visual elements digitally
- effectsConsequences or belongings
- CGIDigital movie imagery
- VFXDigital film effects
- color-gradingAdjusting footage's hues and tones
rotoscoping · keying · matting · layering · blending · output
Selective passage of elements
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- transformationThorough change in form
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
- parsingGrammatical structure extraction
cleaning · ETL · pipeline · batch · workflow · scripting · automation · validation
Altering to improve
- proofreadingChecking text for mistakes
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
- redraftingRewriting to improve
- reworkingModifying something already made
rewriting · formatting · annotating · markup · spellcheck · fact-checking · stylesheet · manuscript
mixing
Combining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- equalizationMaking things uniform
- compressionForcing into smaller space
reverb · limiting · dithering · fade · crossfade · normalization · loudness · de-essing
polish
Smooth by rubbing
boost · augment · amplify · refine · sharpen · upscale · denoise · remaster · upsample · anti-alias
amend
Modify or correct
adjust · correct · update · debug · patch · validation · cleanup · sanitize · normalize · troubleshoot
compositing
Combining visual elements digitally
color-grading · rotoscoping · keying · matting · layering · blending · output
filtering
Selective passage of elements
- aggregationCombined collection of items
- transformationThorough change in form
- normalizationAdjusting to a standard
parsing · cleaning · ETL · pipeline · batch · workflow · scripting · automation · validation · formatting
revision
Altering to improve
- proofreadingChecking text for mistakes
- copyeditingCorrecting written material
- redraftingRewriting to improve
reworking · rewriting · formatting · annotating · markup · spellcheck · fact-checking · stylesheet · manuscript · galley
postprocesspreprocess
Prepare input for processing
pre-process · preprocessing · pre-processing · pretreat · pre-filter