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Postproduktion, or post-production, is the phase in filmmaking, television, and video production that takes place after principal photography. It encompasses editing, sound design, music synchronization, color correction and color grading, visual effects, titles and graphics, and final mastering. The process typically begins with editorial assembly, where selected takes are cut into a rough cut and refined into a final cut used for distribution. Concurrently, audio post-production refines dialogue, adds Foley and sound effects, creates musical score, and produces a final mix. Visual effects may be created separately and integrated into the footage, including compositing, CGI, and greenscreen work. Color correction ensures consistent image quality, while color grading establishes mood and storytelling consistency.

Deliverables vary by platform but commonly include a final edited master, separate audio stems, subtitles or captions, and distribution-ready formats. Metadata, version control, and archival storage are important for rights management and future reuse. The postproduction workflow is supported by nonlinear editing systems, color grading suites, and VFX pipelines, and often involves collaboration among editors, sound designers, colorists, and visual effects artists, with review cycles and approvals from producers or directors. The scope and duration of postproduction depend on project type, budget, and schedule, and may include international localization, quality control, and delivery to multiple formats and platforms. Postproduction is the final shaping stage that turns raw material into a polished, market-ready product.