1. Subtitle Translations
Translators, who are frequently native speakers of the target language, undertake the task of transcribing and translating spoken content. Our team’s essential role lies in closing language barriers by attentively transcribing spoken words into written text in the target language. This process involves not only linguistic expertise but also cultural understanding, as we need to capture the nuances and context of the original speech. By transcribing and translating, our duty is to support you convey meaningful videos, whether in educational materials, entertainment, or various other contexts, making information accessible to a broader, multilingual audience.
2. Audio and Video Synchronization
The seamless coordination of audio and video is essential for a delightful viewing experience. Here are some important things we usually pay attention while doing the subtitle works:
Accurate timing in each subtile line: Time codes specify the beginning and ending moments for each subtitle, so any inaccuracy can result in subtitles appearing either too early or too late, which creates many confusing and annoying for readers. For example: Misunderstandings in video subtitles can easily occur when there are mistakes in hierarchical relationships between people. This is especially significant in Asian languages, where complex vocative systems are used to define the roles of speakers in a dialogue. Therefore, we focus on precise synchronization between subtitles and audio by checking carefully the time code on each video.
Review the video: It is quite crucial to conduct reviews of the video content, ensuring subtitles remain in sync with the context. This step involves a comprehensive examination of the visual and auditory elements, as well as the linguistic and cultural aspects. We highlight the integrity value of the video and try our best to provide a high-quality localization that is faithful to the original content.
Customizing Subtitles
Customizing subtitles is essential for delivering good user experience. Here are some our effective guidelines for your video works:
Font size: We make sure the font size is big enough to read comfortably from a distance, and opt for a font that’s clear and easy to read.
Color and style: We enhance text readability, choose background and text colors with suitable contrast. Moreover, we keep the text style and position consistent across the video, ensuring it doesn’t overlap with other elements.