ADR
Also called looping, automated dialogue replacement, additional dialogue replacement
ADR is the re-recording of dialogue in a studio after filming, to replace or improve the sound captured on set.
The performer watches the picture and re-speaks the lines to match their lip movements. An older name for it is looping.
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They want you back in on Tuesday for ADR.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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