Dialogue editing & ADR · Core
Looping
ELI5
Another term for post-lined up in time dialogue recording, especially ADR.
Used in conversation
“The looping needs to be clear in the mix without fighting the dialogue.”
Definition
Another term for post-synchronised dialogue recording, especially ADR.
Here “Looping” means: Another term for post-synchronised dialogue recording, especially ADR. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.
Pitch context
You may encounter “Looping” in sound, music & voice conversations or materials.
Why it matters: Explains dialogue, effects, atmosphere, music, voice and the technical work of making them intelligible.
Connected terms
- Automated dialogue replacementThe search label “Looping” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 4
Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.
- European Broadcasting Union — EBU R 128 Loudness Normalisation and Permitted Maximum Level of Audio SignalsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Dolby — Dolby Atmos Content CreationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- World Wide Web Consortium — Making Audio and Video Media AccessibleSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- Netflix — Partner Help Center Delivery SpecificationsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-14