Ever thought of subtitling as a form of poetry? At first glance, subtitling and poetry are very different things. But if you look closer, you’ll see they have a lot in common. A colleague recently added to this perception the issue of the similarity between comic book translation and writing subtitles. The shared challenge is […]
I have always been a cinema lover, but working in subtitling has given this hobby a new depth. The hours spent in front of the computer deciphering messages hidden in the images have made me a more attentive viewer. I finally managed to go and see the movie “Ainda Estou Aqui” (I’m still here) this […]
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What do postcards and subtitles have in common? With only one image and a limited amount of space, we must convey a message, keeping its essence and making it travel across cultures. When I saw these vintage postcards, I thought about how sending messages on these small pieces of paper is like my job as […]
Lately, we have seen a rise in subtitled content on various platforms, from social media to streaming services. Netflix, Disney+, and YouTube have all shown that subtitles are important for their global success. Preply, a language learning marketplace, conducted a survey involving 1,260 Americans to understand the reasons for the increasing popularity of subtitles. —29% […]
Who would have thought that a subtitling software could have a philosophy of social inclusion? This was the topic I presented at the recent ATAV Portugal event, Construir Pontes 2024. FOSS stands for Free Open-Source Software.I’ve taken the opportunity to dispel some common myths about FOSS: *Myth: FOSS software is low qualityTruth: Many open-source projects […]
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Why great subtitles matter? Did you know that something as simple as subtitles can make or break your video watching experience? A new location, a different character, or a shift of the camera angle are some moments when the scene changes. During these changes, our eyes naturally adjust their focus. If subtitles stay on screen […]
🎬 Every profession has its own unique secret language, and subtitling is no exception. ❕ We might not use JARGON with everyday people, but trust me, it’s a whole new world within the sector. 💙 Think about it: everyone loves subtitles, but how many people are aware of the history behind those little captions? ❔ Did […]
Subtitling work can sometimes feel like staring at a blank piece of paper and attempting to start writing from scratch. I thought about this analogy when Renata Soares, a translator colleague who attended my subtitling course, shared her experience. Why? Renata said: One of the main reasons I enrolled in this course was to enhance […]