ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement)
ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) is a post-production process where actors re-record dialogue to improve audio quality or replace unclear lines.
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The Essential Showbiz Dictionary™
Welcome to The Essential Showbiz Dictionary™. This page covers the key editing and post-production terms you need to know. For example, as an actor you may wonder how things come together to make a film or TV show look consistent. “Color grading” is one way editors achieve a uniform look. It means the process of adjusting the colors in a film or video to get the desired visual tone and mood. Whether you’re involved in the technical aspects of editing or simply curious about how raw footage is transformed into a final product, these terms will help you understand the post-production process.
By familiarizing yourself with these key editing and post-production terms, you’ll gain valuable insights into the technical processes that bring a film or show to life. This section provides clear definitions to guide you through the various stages of post-production, from editing and sound design to visual effects and final delivery. We’re always updating our list of post-production terms, so check back often to stay informed and enhance your understanding of the entertainment industry.
ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) is a post-production process where actors re-record dialogue to improve audio quality or replace unclear lines.
An assistant editor helps organize footage and supports the lead editor in assembling the final cut of a film or TV show.
Closing credits are the list of cast and crew members that appear at the end of a film or TV production, acknowledging everyone involved.
Color correction is the process of adjusting and enhancing colors in film or video to ensure consistency and visual appeal across all scenes.
Color grading is the process of adjusting colors, contrast, and brightness in a film or video to achieve a desired visual style or mood.
Compositing is the post-production process of combining multiple visual elements into a single image or sequence, commonly used in special effects scenes.
A digital intermediate (DI) is the process of converting film footage into digital format for color grading and post-production adjustments, enhancing visual precision.
A director’s cut is a version of a film or TV show that reflects the director’s original vision, including scenes or sequences cut from the theatrical release.
“Dissolve to” is an editing technique used to transition between scenes by gradually fading out one shot while fading in another, signaling a change in time or location.
Dubbing is the process of replacing original dialogue in a film or TV show with a new audio track, often in a different language or for improved sound quality.
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