postproduction
After the shoot
Postproduction is the phase of filmmaking, video production, or audio recording that happens after principal filming or recording ends.
This includes editing, adding visual effects, mixing sound, color correction, and other refinements: The film wrapped shooting in March but spent six months in postproduction.
As a modifier: postproduction costs, postproduction facilities.
Post-production audio creation
- mixingCombining into one mass
- ADROut-of-court resolution method
- dubbingPost-production sound replacement
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
score · sound editor · ambience · reverb · equalization · compression · stereo · surround
Dividing via sharp edge
- timelineOrdered display of events
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- spliceJoin end to end
trimming · rough cut · final cut · director's cut · non-linear · continuity · pace · narrative
Digital movie imagery
- compositingCombining visual elements digitally
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- green screenSolid backdrop for compositing
- motion captureRecording movement for animation
3D modeling · rotoscoping · matte painting · chroma key · digital doubles · particle effects · previsualization · simulation
Allocation across recipients
- masteringAttaining full command
- creditsUnits toward graduation
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
- localizationAdapting for specific markets
encoding · format · streaming · DVD · Blu-ray · deliverables · QC · aspect ratio
Altering image tones digitally
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- coloristOne who applies pigment
- toneQuality of sound
- saturationState of complete permeation
contrast · exposure · HDR · scopes · primary · secondary · power window · skin tones
foley
Post-production audio creation
- mixingCombining into one mass
- ADROut-of-court resolution method
- dubbingPost-production sound replacement
soundtrack · score · sound editor · ambience · reverb · equalization · compression · stereo · surround · audio mastering
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
- timelineOrdered display of events
- montageAssembled sequence of images
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
splice · trimming · rough cut · final cut · director's cut · non-linear · continuity · pace · narrative · juxtaposition
CGI
Digital movie imagery
- compositingCombining visual elements digitally
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- green screenSolid backdrop for compositing
motion capture · 3D modeling · rotoscoping · matte painting · chroma key · digital doubles · particle effects · previsualization · simulation · texture
distribution
Allocation across recipients
localization · encoding · format · streaming · DVD · Blu-ray · deliverables · QC · aspect ratio · letterbox
color grading
Altering image tones digitally
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- coloristOne who applies pigment
- toneQuality of sound
saturation · contrast · exposure · HDR · scopes · primary · secondary · power window · skin tones · look
- productiondirectors, producers, cameras, filming, editing
- design processbrainstorming, prototyping, concept, wireframe, sketches
postproductionpre-production
Filmmaking preparation phase
preproduction · production · principal photography · shooting · filming
postproductionraw footage
Unprocessed recorded material
principal photography · capture · production · live recording