What is ADR and what are the typical steps in an ADR workflow?

• A. Automated Dialog Replacement; spotting with director, recording in a studio with clean capture, lip-sync alignment to picture, integration into final mix.
• B. ADR stands for Automatic Dialogue Rendering; used to add music cues.
• C. Automated Dialog Replacement; lip-sync alignment only
• D. Audio Data Replacement; used for noise patches.

Answer: (A)

ADR stands for Automated Dialogue Replacement, the post-production process of re-recording dialogue to replace on-set audio that isn’t usable. The typical workflow begins with spotting with the director to identify which lines need replacement and to time them to the picture. Then the actor records the new lines in a studio with clean capture to get clear, controlled performances. After recording, the ADR editor performs lip-sync alignment to picture, making sure the new dialogue matches the actors’ mouth movements precisely. Finally, the ADR tracks are integrated into the final mix, blended with sound effects and music, and adjusted for tone, level, and room characteristics so the dialogue sits naturally in the scene. This sequence explains why the option describing Automated Dialogue Replacement with spotting, studio recording, lip-sync alignment, and integration into the final mix is the best answer. The other options misstate what ADR is or its purpose.