How to Transcribe and Translate Subtitles in DotSub

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Topics: Audio-visual translation and subtitling
Software, tools & computing
Approved for ATA CE points

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Start time:Mar 6, 2019 17:00 GMT     Add to calendar

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Language:English
Duration:60 minutes
Summary:Have you ever turned down a subtitling project because the client didn't have a script in a document and you didn't know where to start when it comes to using pricey subtitling software? Well, there's a simpler way around such projects if you'll be working with shorter files, especially corporate videos that last up to 20 minutes. If you learn how to use DotSub, you'll be able to take these smaller subtitling projects and work on both the audio transcription and the respective translation to provide top-quality subtitles to clients.
Description
You'll learn about DotSub, an online platform that helps you transcribe and translate subtitles. This includes synchronizing subtitles in order to generate an accurate, time-coded file in several different formats currently used in the subtitling industry.

Training plan:

» Uploading video files to DotSub
» Transcribing the original audio
» Using hotkeys to control video playback
» Translating subtitles into different languages
» Exporting the finished subtitle file into frequently used formats
Target audience
Freelancers who may not be familiar with transcription and subtitling, but want to learn more about audio transcription, synchronization, time-coding, and subtitling formats.
Learning objectives
» Subtitling tricks
» Synchronization
» Hotkeys to control playback, pause, rewind, and fast forward
» Different subtitling formats
Prerequisites
None! This webinar will introduce attendees to the basics of subtitling in a web platform.
Program
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» Uploading video files to DotSub
» Transcribing the original audio
» Using hotkeys to control video playback
» Translating subtitles into different languages
» Exporting the finished subtitle file into frequently used formats
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 Rafa Lombardino    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Rafa Lombardino is a translator and journalist from Brazil who lives in California. She has been working as a translator since 1997 and, in 2011, started to join forces with self-published authors to translate their work into Portuguese and English. In addition to acting as content curator at eWordNews, she also runs Word Awareness, a small network of professional translators, and coordinates a project called Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories (CBSS) to promote Brazilian literature worldwide.
General discussions on this training

How to Transcribe and Translate Subtitles in DotSub
Carmen Mendoza
Carmen Mendoza Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 06:24
Spanish to English
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I won't be able to attend this timeMar 5, 2019

Hi there,
Please let me know next time you offer this trainning.

Carmen M


 
Karin Rockstad
Karin Rockstad Identity Verified
United States
Local time: 08:24
Spanish to English
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Great introduction to subtitlingMar 7, 2019

I was very happy to attend this webinar. I had thought of getting into subtitling, as there seems to be quite a bit of work out there, but wasn't sure how to do it. Rafa gave a basic overview of DotSub, which was simple and easy to understand. She's a good instructor, speaks clearly, and breaks everything down. As she said in the webinar, DotSub is an entry-level platform, so this is perfect if you're just starting out.

 
Rafa Lombardino
Rafa Lombardino
United States
Local time: 06:24
Member (2005)
English to Portuguese
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Great introduction to subtitlingMar 11, 2019

Karin Rockstad wrote:

I was very happy to attend this webinar. I had thought of getting into subtitling, as there seems to be quite a bit of work out there, but wasn't sure how to do it. Rafa gave a basic overview of DotSub, which was simple and easy to understand. She's a good instructor, speaks clearly, and breaks everything down. As she said in the webinar, DotSub is an entry-level platform, so this is perfect if you're just starting out.


Thanks, Karin! It was great to "see" you during the live presentation, and I'm glad you enjoyed the content. I hope you have fun practicing with DotSub and start receiving your first projects in the area!


 
Rafa Lombardino
Rafa Lombardino
United States
Local time: 06:24
Member (2005)
English to Portuguese
+ ...
I won't be able to attend this timeMar 11, 2019

Carmen_Mendoza wrote:

Hi there,
Please let me know next time you offer this trainning.

Carmen M


Hi Carmen,

Sorry you were unable to watch this live presentation.

Later this week, Proz should make the recording available for purchase.

Should you have any questions when you get a chance to watch it, please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll be more than happy to help you.


 

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