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Articulate Storyline Audio Translation

April 9, 2019

In the process of translating courses authored in Articulate Storyline, there are sometimes spoken audio components that require attention. Mostly commonly spoken audio is part of a Storyline course translation project either as narration directly placed within the course, or in connection with an embedded video that contains spoken audio/narration. Generally speaking spoken audio content […]

Is Document Translation Different Than Other Translation Services?

April 5, 2019

Some translation companies bill themselves as specialists in document translation services. What does this mean exactly? Is translation of text contained in documents somehow different than translation of other text? A big part of our responsibility as a translation company is to match the best suited resources with the requirements for each project. […]

Articulate Storyline Audio Translation

April 9, 2019

Is Document Translation Different Than Other Translation Services?

April 5, 2019

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Articulate Storyline Audio Translation

April 9, 2019

Generally speaking spoken audio content translation is addressed in one of two ways. The first way is to record new target language voiceovers to replace the existing source language audio content. When course narration is extensive, it’s a key part of the Storyline course, this option is often selected. Sometimes when audio is present in only a minor portion of a course, clients decide to leave the spoken audio untranslated. Users then rely mainly on the translated screen text for instruction.

Transcription is performed by having a linguist listen to the audio and write down exactly what is spoken. Once a written form of the spoken audio exists, the skills of a translator can be applied, either in connection with new voiceover preparation or subtitling.

Another way to deal with spoken audio is with subtitles, that is written text translated into the target language and then displayed within the course while leaving the source language audio in place. This approach is more often used in connection with video content. Applying subtitles will typically be less expensive than recording new voiceovers since the services of a professional voice talent are not required (a significant cost component).

An issue that often comes up in connection with Storyline course spoken audio is in connection with a script for the audio content. When spoken audio must be translated, translators by definition work with written text. Either a script is provided by the client, or when not available a transcript must be prepared prior to commencing the translation process. Transcription is performed by having a linguist listen to the audio and write down exactly what is spoken. Once a written form of the spoken audio exists, the skills of a translator can be applied, either in connection with new voiceover preparation or subtitling.

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Is Document Translation Different Than Other Translation Services?

April 5, 2019

A big part of our responsibility as a translation company is to match the best suited resources with the requirements for each project.

Fundamentally the translation process seeks to express equivalent meaning in a target language relative to its original source language text. Whether the source language text is contained in some type of document (e.g., legal contract, handbook, manual, etc.) or something else the basic objective is not changed. Mainly what changes from one translation project to another are the linguists assigned to the project due to the languages involved and the subject matter. A big part of our responsibility as a translation company is to match the best suited resources with the requirements for each project.

Document Translation Project Steps

The sequence of steps for document translation projects often follows the general steps below:

The client contacts us for information and/or sends us their document file(s) to quote for translation (click for quote request instructions).
We review the document file(s) sent by the client. Fees are determined by the number of words for translation. A written quote is prepared and emailed to the client.
The client reviews our quote and if they approve we then begin the translation project. Our standard document translation services include both translation plus post-translation proofreading by a second translator (translators native speaking in the target language). On average professional translators can process about 2500 words per day so schedules depend on the number of words in the project.
Upon completion of the translation and proofreading processes documents are given formatting attention and then delivered to the client. If the client accepts the project it’s considered complete.

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Articulate Storyline Audio Translation

Is Document Translation Different Than Other Translation Services?

Articulate Storyline Audio Translation

Is Document Translation Different Than Other Translation Services?

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Articulate Storyline Audio Translation

Is Document Translation Different Than Other Translation Services?

Document Translation Project Steps

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