The Meaning
How Different Industries Use It
| Industry | Post-production includes |
|---|---|
| Film and video | Editing, VFX, colour, sound, delivery |
| Photography | Retouching, colour correction, compositing |
| Music | Editing, mixing, mastering |
| Podcasting | Editing, levelling, show notes |
| Animation | Compositing, sound, final render |
Using the Term
- "The film is in post" = editing stage
- "Post supervisor" = manages the stage
- "Fix it in post" = jokingly delaying a problem
- Spelled with or without hyphen
- Applies to stills and audio too
- Includes delivery preparation
A plain-language guide for any video is at what post-production involves, and feature film post in post-production in feature films.
Post-Production Services
A post house in India specialises in finishing. A photo and video retouching agency in India handles stills and motion. A mixing and mastering team finishes audio. In Bengaluru, a Bangalore post house team can help, and premium work may go to one of the most respected post houses in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does post-production mean?
The stage after recording or shooting, when material is edited and finished.
What does 'post' mean?
From Latin, meaning 'after'.
Is post-production only for film?
No, it's also used in photography, music, podcasting, and animation.
What does 'fix it in post' mean?
A joke about postponing problems to the editing stage.
After Production, Before Audience
Post-production meaning is simple: the finishing stage. Its scope varies by industry. For post services, ask about our post house services.
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