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title: "ADR"
url: https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/adr-replacement
language: en
description: "Automated Dialogue Replacement — re-recording of dialogue in a studio when production audio is unusable. Actor watches picture and matches their origina..."
updated: 2026-10-25
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# ADR

Automated Dialogue Replacement — re-recording of dialogue in a studio when production audio is unusable. Actor watches picture and matches their original line read while looking at a streamer.

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## Related terms

[Foley](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/foley)[Dialogue isolation](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/dialogue-isolation)[Room tone](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/room-tone)

## Articles covering this term

* [ADR and dubbing: recording voices in post

  Complete guide to ADR and dubbing. Learn recording techniques, lip-sync, actor direction, and integrating studio voices into final sound mixes.](https://postproduction.studio/en/sound/adr-voice)
* [Dialogue editing: clarity and continuity

  Master dialogue editing techniques in post-production: processing direct sound, continuity, ADR integration, and preparing dialogue tracks for mixing.](https://postproduction.studio/en/sound/dialogue-editing)
* [Audio post-production workflow: an overview

  A comprehensive guide through the audio post-production workflow, covering spotting, dialogue editing, foley, sound design, mixing, and final deliverables.](https://postproduction.studio/en/workflows/audio-post-workflow)
* [Sound editing: organizing the audio material

  Sound editing organizes and prepares audio material for mixing. Track naming, synchronization, collaboration and best practices.](https://postproduction.studio/en/sound/sound-editing)
* [Roles and specializations in post-production

  Explore diverse careers in post-production. Editorial, image finishing, sound, VFX, and management roles explained.](https://postproduction.studio/en/fundamentals/professions)
* [Budgeting and Project Management in Post-Production

  Master the Iron Triangle: time, budget, scope. Learn cost estimation, scheduling, risk management for post-production projects.](https://postproduction.studio/en/fundamentals/budgeting-and-project-management)