Words similar to pre-production

Example sentences for: pre-production

How can you use “pre-production” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

I was around for pre-production and made a few casting suggestions (politely ignored), went on a stupefyingly dull "tech scout" with the director and key crew, watched some scenes being shot, and got steady gossip from Christine that I can't share with you although I might if you e-mail me proof that you've bought the book.
PBS now licenses tie-in products to the "Learningsmith" retail chain; signs pre-production deals with huge companies like AT&T, US West, and Disney; and lets underwriters announce their sponsorship with commercial-like spots.