preproduction
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- noun
- /ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən/
- Jargon
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preproducción
- During the preproduction phase, the director arranged meetings with the cast to discuss their roles.
- preproduction stage
- preproduction phase
Examples
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Much later on, during the preproduction phase of the movie, I discovered that director Stanley Kubrick had jettisoned the hedge creatures in favor of a hedge maze.
Academic text (2010) -
In the preproduction stage, students set up an official meeting with the local business owner who wants to produce the video.
Academic text (2008) -
In stage one, students were assessed on their preproduction skills and knowledge.
Academic text (2008) -
We are now in the stage of planning called preproduction in which we choose locations, hire crew, and plan a shooting schedule.
Blog text (17) -
During the three-week preproduction stage, students are expected to choose, contact, and write a contract with a local business for a 30-second commercial.
Academic text (2008) -
The producer could initially raise $1 million to support preproduction, production, and postproduction, and a year later make another $1 million offering to support marketing and distribution.
Academic text (2017) -
In preproduction, the team finalized the script and created storyboards for the upcoming film.
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The producer emphasized the importance of thorough preproduction to avoid problems during filming.
Synonyms
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Making things ready before an event or activity
How Developed
Surface Forms
Morphology
preproduction = production (transparent) = pre + produce + ion
This is a straightforward use of 'pre-' meaning 'before' attached to 'production'.
Etymology
Preproduction is made of pre- 'before' and production 'making', and it refers to the planning and preparation stage before a film or show is made, like a dress rehearsal for the whole project. So, it is the time to plan scripts, choose cast, and make choices before filming starts.