Chinese SUBTITLING PROCESS

Working with Graffiti Studios on your Chinese subtitling project is easy! A dedicated account manager makes the project planning that considers all the needed tools and resources (time, budget, subtitling specialists with subject matter competence, file validation and transfer in the requested delivery formats) to meet your requirements. We handle everything from start to finish for your subtitling needs.

To start Chinese subtitling we only need a video file in any format. If you have a script available (preferably with a time code) that’s great but not necessary. You are welcome to review and approve the Chinese translation before delivery of the final Chinese subtitle version.

We provide Chinese subtitling based on the following scenarios for inputs:

• Chinese subtitling from template (translation and subtitle development)
• Chinese subtitling without template (translation, time coding, subtitle development)
• Chinese subtitling on provided script (adaptation, time coding, subtitle development)
• Chinese subtitling with no script available (transcription, translation, time coding, subtitle development)

Upon transcription, the script is loaded into subtitling software where times are inserted and the audio is synched to the onscreen dialogue (time coding). At this point, any formatting will be added to the Chinese subtitles including italics, upper case letters, and color or placement changes. Finally, the video is watched on a full playback and the Chinese subtitles are proofread for correct grammar, spelling, timings and consistency.

Chinese subtitling workflow management

Graffiti Studios provide the most secure, transparent, and flexible end-to-end workflow for any type of Chinese subtitling job. We harness the latest technology to set, execute and track performance of custom-built subtitling workflows that manage tasks and media distribution to native Chinese subtitlers. Once set, the workflow is automated for each Chinese subtitling project. It uses encrypted and secure file transfer protocols for file transfer to ensure the ultimate security of your content.

Depending on your provided materials we set different subtitling steps and build custom workflows for each Chinese subtitling project, in every distribution window- from Digital Cinema to Mobile platforms.

Subtitling process in a nutshell

• Assigning Chinese subtitling project to a PM
• Project planning (budget, timing, resources)
• Creating English templates
• Assigning templates for translation
• Translating the template into Chinese
• Receipt of Chinese subtitle files
• Chinese subtitle validation (quality check)
• Sending the Chinese subtitles for Client approval
• Chinese subtitle burn-in (if requested)
• Project closure

We provide Chinese subtitles that are perfectly timed to the exact frame. Depending on your request you receive Chinese subtitles that can be switched on and off (closed captions) or ready-to-use videos with translated burnt-in subtitles (open captions), ready to be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo channels, DVD or Blu-Ray. On-screen text and captions in your video can be translated and graphically edited before we rebuild the video in any format or codec you request. Thus you receive a flawless Chinese subtitling version for any platform including PAL, NTSC, VOD, WEB, smartphones, game consoles, mp3 players and tablets.

Preparing your videos for subtitling

Always check if the file has already been translated into Chinese
Make sure you provide us with the final version of your video
It is always best to have the video with time-codes in the original language first

Our custom approach for each Chinese subtitling project, coupled with the latest technology for workflow automation ensure that your Chinese subtitles are secure, compliant and always on time.
All Chinese subtitles are thoroughly quality checked to comply with Chinese subtitling standards.

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