1. the planning and preparation phase of a film, television show, or other media project before actual filming or recording begins
Usage: media industry

1. relating to or occurring during the planning phase before production begins
Usage: media industry

Examples

• The movie spent six months in preproduction before filming started.
• During preproduction, the director worked with writers to finalize the script.
• The preproduction budget covered location scouting and casting expenses.
• Preproduction meetings helped the team plan every detail of the shoot.
• The studio approved the preproduction timeline for the new series.
• Costume designers begin their work during the preproduction phase.