Audiovisual translation services
What are the main audiovisual translation services?
The term ‘audiovisual translation’ refers to all forms of linguistic localisation of the original dialogue in audiovisual content, making it accessible to international audiences, including users with sensory disabilities, such as people who are deaf or blind.
Audiovisual translation and localisation of multilingual content form a distinct area within professional translation. The main services are:
Subtitling
Translation and subtitling for films, documentaries, interviews and other audiovisual content.
Subtitling can be intralingual, when the subtitles are in the same language as the original content, or interlingual, when the subtitles are in a different language.
Dubbing
Dubbing involves replacing the original dialogue with translated and adapted dialogue recorded in the target language, with synchronisation where required.
It is ideal for films, documentaries and other audiovisual content intended for broadcast or distribution to international audiences.
Which audiovisual translation service should I choose?
Subtitling is a cost-effective solution for lower-budget projects. It supports online distribution and facilitates comprehension in multilingual contexts, for example through subtitled original-language versions.
Different dubbing techniques are preferable for large-scale entertainment productions and for content intended particularly for countries where audiences prefer to watch content in their native language. They are also recommended for smaller productions seeking a highly polished result.
Over time, particular dubbing techniques have become standard for different types of audiovisual content. For example, lip-sync dubbing is preferred for films; voice-off is common for documentaries; and voice-over is standard for some entertainment television programmes.
The main function of these services is to make audiovisual content accessible to audiences with sensory disabilities, particularly people who are deaf or blind. If accessibility is your objective, our video accessibility services are designed for you.
Our main clients
Clients that have used our audiovisual translation services include the University of La Rioja in Spain, the French Ministry of the Interior, Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI), AB Group in Brescia, the Politecnico di Milano and the Scuole Centrali Antincendi in Rome.
The complexity of audiovisual services
Our audiovisual translation services combine linguistic expertise and advanced technical skills to achieve the accurate and seamless adaptation and localisation of multimedia content.
In short, to achieve a high-quality result, the rhythm and emotion of the original must be faithfully preserved in the translated version.
The secret of SMG’s audiovisual translations
In our subtitling services, synchronisation is preceded by the translation, cultural adaptation and revision of dialogue, carried out by native-speaking professionals with industry expertise. Similarly, our dubbing and voice-over services are delivered by specialists in audiovisual adaptation and audio-production techniques.
Our expertise helps ensure maximum accessibility, including for people who are deaf or blind. In this way, we can offer an authentic and engaging multimedia experience to a truly global audience.
Breaking down language barriers: our mission for over 30 years
Our team of technicians and linguists has been addressing the challenges of multilingualism and multiculturalism for years. In dubbing and subtitling, the importance of high-quality translation in connecting different worlds is particularly clear. This is why our mission is reflected so clearly in our audiovisual services: with our help, your films, videos and multimedia content can reach the widest possible audience, overcoming language barriers.
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