postproductions
After-filming work stages
Postproductions is the plural of postproduction—the phase of filmmaking, television, or audio work that follows principal recording.
This includes editing, sound mixing, visual effects, color correction, and adding music.
The plural typically refers to multiple projects or facilities: The studio has three postproductions running simultaneously.
Refining content for clarity
- color gradingAltering image tones digitally
- sound mixingBalancing multiple audio sources
- visual effectsDigitally created film imagery
- CGIDigital movie imagery
compositing · dubbing · ADR · foley · title sequence · credits · rendering · mastering
Combining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- overdubsPost-recording audio additions
- multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
- Pro ToolsProfessional audio editing software
equalizing · compression · reverb · Auto-Tune · layering · stems · bouncing · panning
Paid promotional communication
- commercialsPaid promotional broadcasts
- promosBrief advertisements
- trailersTowed vehicles or film previews
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
spots · agency · infomercials · corporate videos · marketing · bumpers · interstitials · demo reels
Creative professional's workspace
- editing suiteWorkspace for cutting footage
- bayPartially enclosed water
- workstationTechnical computing system
- screening roomPrivate film viewing chamber
sound stage · equipment · monitors · speakers · servers · storage · boutique · vendor
editing
Refining content for clarity
- color gradingAltering image tones digitally
- sound mixingBalancing multiple audio sources
- visual effectsDigitally created film imagery
CGI · compositing · dubbing · ADR · foley · title sequence · credits · rendering · mastering · color correction
mixing
Combining into one mass
- masteringAttaining full command
- overdubsPost-recording audio additions
- multitrackMultiple parallel recording channels
Pro Tools · equalizing · compression · reverb · Auto-Tune · layering · stems · bouncing · panning · faders
advertising
Paid promotional communication
- commercialsPaid promotional broadcasts
- promosBrief advertisements
- trailersTowed vehicles or film previews
broadcast · spots · agency · infomercials · corporate videos · marketing · bumpers · interstitials · demo reels · deliverables
studio
Creative professional's workspace
- editing suiteWorkspace for cutting footage
- bayPartially enclosed water
- workstationTechnical computing system
screening room · sound stage · equipment · monitors · speakers · servers · storage · boutique · vendor · outsourcing
postproductionspreproductions
Planning stages before filming
principal photography · production · filming · shooting · pre-production