{"id":38727,"date":"2026-01-23T05:45:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T05:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/?p=38727"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:13:02","slug":"post-production-in-film-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Production in Film: Everything You Need to Know Before Joining the Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you first dream of working in movies, you might have only thought about shooting scenes, actors with cameras. However, the real magic takes place once the shooting comes to an end. This stage is known as post production. In the post production process, simple raw footage gets transformed into a meaningful story that connects with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to work in the movie industry as a VFX artist, sound designer, editor or filmmaker, you need to know <strong>what post production is in film<\/strong>. It can tell you how exactly a movie comes to life. But what happens behind the scenes of this process? Let\u2019s gain more insights into it through this blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#Why_Does_Post-Production_Matter_in_Movies\" >Why Does Post-Production Matter in Movies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#What_Skills_Do_You_Need_to_Learn_for_Post-Production\" >What Skills Do You Need to Learn for Post-Production?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#1_Workflow_and_Teamwork\" >1. Workflow and Teamwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#2_Motion_Graphics_and_VFX\" >2. Motion Graphics and VFX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#3_Colour_Grading\" >3. Colour Grading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#4_Sound_Mixing_and_Sound_Design\" >4. Sound Mixing and Sound Design&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#5_Video_Editing\" >5. Video Editing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#How_to_Learn_about_Post-Production\" >How to Learn about Post-Production?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#1_Joining_a_Film_School\" >1. Joining a Film School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#2_Self-Learning_and_Practice\" >2. Self-Learning and Practice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#FAQs_on_Post_Production_in_Film\" >FAQs on Post Production in Film<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#1_Is_there_a_place_in_India_to_learn_about_post-production\" >1. Is there a place in India to learn about post-production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#2_Is_post-production_only_for_films\" >2. Is post-production only for films?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#3_What_are_the_skills_needed_in_post-production\" >3. What are the skills needed in post-production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#4_How_long_does_post-production_usually_take\" >4. How long does post-production usually take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#5_What_software_should_I_learn_for_post-production\" >5. What software should I learn for post-production?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#6_Is_post-production_a_desk_job\" >6. Is post-production a desk job?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#7_Can_I_specialise_in_only_one_area_like_sound_or_editing\" >7. Can I specialise in only one area, like sound or editing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/post-production-in-film-complete-guide\/#8_What_is_the_difference_between_editing_and_post-production\" >8. What is the difference between editing and post-production?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Post-Production_Matter_in_Movies\"><\/span><strong>Why Does Post-Production Matter in Movies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-production is the stage in a movie where it takes its final shape. Even when you shoot a beautiful scene, there might be small issues, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The sound might not be clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shot feels way too long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lighting is dull<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without post production, these problems can remain in the film. That is why post production is necessary, as it can help in fixing such issues. Here is how it can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adds creative elements:<\/strong> You can add titles, VFX, background music and other effects that can make the movie look polished.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the film smooth:<\/strong> Cut the movie scenes properly, match the sound and make the entire film feel professional and clean.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Correct blunders:<\/strong> You can get rid of shaky shots, enhance the lighting and even clean the noise in the audio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring out the emotions: <\/strong>It is possible to make a scene look sad, dramatic, bright, warm or soft just by adding small sound effects, music or colour.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/cinema-institutes-in-india\/\">Top Cinema Institutes in India 2026: Fees, Courses, Placements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1036\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38761\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Skills_Do_You_Need_to_Learn_for_Post-Production\"><\/span><strong>What Skills Do You Need to Learn for Post-Production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a successful <a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/school-of-cinema\"><strong>post-production career<\/strong><\/a> or just understand the method as a film director, learners need to master the following skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Workflow_and_Teamwork\"><\/span><strong>1. Workflow and Teamwork<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post production is not done by just one individual. Colourists, editors, VFX artists, and sound designers must work together. Knowing how to communicate and working in coordination is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Motion_Graphics_and_VFX\"><\/span><strong>2. Motion Graphics and VFX<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These help enhance visuals by adding effects, graphics, or removing unwanted elements to make scenes look more polished and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Colour_Grading\"><\/span><strong>3. Colour Grading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Colour grading is a skill for changing the shades of the video to create a mood. You can make a scene look dramatic, dreamy, dark, cool, or warm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sound_Mixing_and_Sound_Design\"><\/span><strong>4. Sound Mixing and Sound Design&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of this skill, you can add sound effects, remove noise, clean the audio and balance the voices with background music. Proper sound can make the movie feel real.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Video_Editing\"><\/span><strong>5. Video Editing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing video editing, you get to join and cut various shots to make smooth story transitions.&nbsp; You can easily place the scenes in the correct order and create the necessary flow of the movie.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"875\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38762\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/cinema\/cinema-course-career-scope-skills\/\">What To Do After a Cinema Course in 2026: Roadmap for Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Learn_about_Post-Production\"><\/span><strong>How to Learn about Post-Production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily learn about post-production through a good film school, self-learning and practice. Let\u2019s understand them in detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Joining_a_Film_School\"><\/span><strong>1. Joining a Film School<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A structured programme can provide you with proper equipment and training. For instance, AAFT provides some of the best programmes for post-production, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/bsc-in-cinema-post-production\"><strong>B.Sc. in Cinema (Specialisation in Post-Production)<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>This 3-year programme covers the creative and technical aspects of editing, including video editing, sound design, colour grading, VFX, and digital workflows used in modern filmmaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/diploma-in-post-production\"><strong>Diploma in Post-Production<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> This 1-year programme keeps its focus on post-production workflow, colour grading, video editing, VFX, and sound design.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/msc-in-cinema-post-production\"><strong>M.Sc. in Cinema (Specialisation in Post-Production)<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>This 2-year course is perfect when you want to work in digital media, OTT, TV or even in movies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking up courses on post-production at AAFT can give you access to studios, professional software, editing suites, and mentors, giving you an actual industry-like experience even before you graduate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Self-Learning_and_Practice\"><\/span><strong>2. Self-Learning and Practice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to start learning about post-production on your own, that can be an option too. Here is how you should do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shoot short movies or videos with a basic camera or phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn affordable or free editing software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice basic effects, simple colour corrections, and sound editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with your friends or family related to the industry. One can handle edits, one may take care of the sound, and one can experiment with effects or colour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch movies and try learning from them. Understand how the sound is used, how effects are applied and how cuts are made.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/blog\/acting\/film-direction-colleges-in-india\/\">Top 10 Film Direction Colleges in India 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to make movies, you must know that post-production is important. It is the stage that gives the movie its final emotion, look and sound. Post-production is also the stage where your story comes alive. Learning about it can qualify you for many <strong>post-production jobs<\/strong>, where you can gain knowledge through self-learning or by taking courses from AAFT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can provide you with skills that can make your work powerful, professional and clean. Believe in your ideas and trust your journey, because post-production is where your movie gets its true form, and it is also the place where your path as a film director truly begins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about this field and the courses provided by AAFT, <a href=\"https:\/\/aaft.com\/contact-us\">fill out the enquiry form <\/a>and take your first step into the world of post-production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Post_Production_in_Film\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Post Production in Film<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111081952\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_there_a_place_in_India_to_learn_about_post-production\"><\/span><strong>1. Is there a place in India to learn about post-production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. AAFT offers degree and diploma courses in post-production, which you can take up. These programmes come with mentorship from industry experts, editing labs and even studios.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111163829\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_post-production_only_for_films\"><\/span><strong>2. Is post-production only for films?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Post-production is essential for web series, advertisements, music videos, documentaries, OTT content, corporate videos, and social media films as well.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111165659\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_skills_needed_in_post-production\"><\/span><strong>3. What are the skills needed in post-production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Skills such as good editing, an eye for detail, clean sound design, patience, colour scene and the ability to work with others are needed in post-production.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111167409\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_long_does_post-production_usually_take\"><\/span><strong>4. How long does post-production usually take?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the scale of the project. A short film may take a few weeks, while feature films and VFX-heavy projects can take several months or even years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111168624\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_software_should_I_learn_for_post-production\"><\/span><strong>5. What software should I learn for post-production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve (colour grading), After Effects (motion graphics), Pro Tools (sound), and Nuke (advanced VFX) are commonly used.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111169759\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_post-production_a_desk_job\"><\/span><strong>6. Is post-production a desk job?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mostly yes, as it involves digital work. However, collaboration and review sessions with directors and teams are also a big part of the workflow.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111175090\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_I_specialise_in_only_one_area_like_sound_or_editing\"><\/span><strong>7. Can I specialise in only one area, like sound or editing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Many professionals build careers focusing on one area, editing, sound design, colour grading, or VFX, and become experts in that domain.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769111177774\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_difference_between_editing_and_post-production\"><\/span><strong>8. What is the difference between editing and post-production?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Editing is one part of post-production. 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