noun
- plural of preproduction; the stage of planning and preparation that occurs before the actual production of a film, television show, play, or other creative work begins
Usage: commonly used in film, television, and entertainment industries; typically refers to activities such as scriptwriting, casting, location scouting, and budgeting
Examples
- The preproductions for the new Marvel film took over a year to complete.
- During preproductions, the director met with the cinematographer to discuss the visual style.
- Many preproductions are delayed due to budget constraints or casting difficulties.
- The studio allocated significant resources to preproductions to ensure the film's success.
- Preproductions included extensive location scouting across three countries.
- The preproductions phase involved detailed storyboarding and concept art development.