Mandarin SUBTITLING PROCESS

Working with Graffiti Studios on your Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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 Mandarin translation before delivery of the final Mandarin subtitle version.

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

• Mandarin subtitling from template (translation and subtitle development)
• Mandarin subtitling without template (translation, time coding, subtitle development)
• Mandarin subtitling on provided script (adaptation, time coding, subtitle development)
• Mandarin 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 Mandarin subtitles including italics, upper case letters, and color or placement changes. Finally, the video is watched on a full playback and the Mandarin subtitles are proofread for correct grammar, spelling, timings and consistency.

Mandarin subtitling workflow management

Graffiti Studios provide the most secure, transparent, and flexible end-to-end workflow for any type of Mandarin 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 Mandarin subtitlers. Once set, the workflow is automated for each Mandarin 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 Mandarin subtitling project, in every distribution window- from Digital Cinema to Mobile platforms.

Subtitling process in a nutshell

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

We provide Mandarin subtitles that are perfectly timed to the exact frame. Depending on your request you receive Mandarin 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 Mandarin 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 Mandarin
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 Mandarin subtitling project, coupled with the latest technology for workflow automation ensure that your Mandarin subtitles are secure, compliant and always on time.
All Mandarin subtitles are thoroughly quality checked to comply with Mandarin subtitling standards.

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