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Media and Translation: Two Fields That Meet

Both media and translation are “multidisciplinary” fields that intersect with other sciences in many respects, drawing concepts and theories from other fields such as psychology, sociology, economics, and others. Although translation and media are independent and separate fields, each belonging to a different domain, they meet at many points, which can be summarized in two main aspects: the first, purely academic, and the second, applied.

The Academic Relationship Between Media and Linguistics

From an academic standpoint, there are strong ties between the field of media and linguistics—from which translation branches—in concepts, theories, and research methodologies. For example, rhetorical linguistic theories are used in media, and semiotics is used in media studies.

The Translator Writes for the Eye and the Ear Together

Among the characteristics that distinguish dubbing in particular, and audiovisual translation in general, is the “nature of the text,” as texts require certain conditions during the process of transferring them from the source language to the target language.

In fact, the audiovisual translator must take into account the nature of the text to be translated in dubbing, as it combines the auditory and the visual at the same time, and he must reformulate the meaning while taking the image and sound into consideration…

The nature of the audiovisual text also affects the translator’s work.

The first feature of the translation lies, without doubt, in the fact that the translator writes for the eye and the ear—that is, he writes for a speaker and a listener, not just for a reader

Synchronization: The Core Pillar of Successful Dubbing

The harmony and correspondence between sound and image is known as “synchronization,” one of the core pillars of dubbing—indeed, the foundation upon which the success of the dubbed version depends. Synchronization is not limited to the correspondence between lip movement and the translated dialogue only; it extends beyond that in detail through this comprehensive and precise model classification of “synchronization” in dubbing, which brings together all aspects of synchronization. Below we detail these aspects:

1

Visual Synchronization

Comprises three subtypes
  • Lip synchronization: means synchronizing lip movement with the sound.
  • Syllable synchronization and isochrony: the effort to preserve the same number of syllables and sentence length.
  • Kinesic synchronization: this synchronization includes gestures, behavior, and facial expressions.
2

Auditory Synchronization

Includes three subtypes
  • Paralanguage / prosodic elements: embodied in tone, voice quality, intonation, and pace of rhythm.
  • Specificity of the vocal pattern.
  • Cultural specificities: dialects and accents.
3

Content (Implicit) Synchronization

It relates particularly to the text, just like other texts.

Media Translation & Dubbing Services

If you need translation through lip-sync dubbing or voice-over for documentary films, all you have to do is choose the language you want to translate into and the voice suitable for conveying your message. The Media Translation & Dubbing team at Translation Arena works with the finest studios equipped with the latest audio and technical technologies to ensure the highest levels of quality in voice-over and lip synchronization. Accordingly, we can provide media translation and dubbing through the following:

Lip-Sync Dubbing

Professional dubbing perfectly synchronized with the actors’ lip movements, for a completely natural, uninterrupted viewing experience.

Voice-Over for Documentary Films

Voice-over with professional voices to present documentary films at the highest quality and with the greatest impact.

Translation of Films and Advertising Clips

Professional translation of feature films and advertising clips that conveys your message to the target audience.

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