Audio-Video

If you have audio/visual information needed in another language, wintranslation.com can help. We offer all aspects of localizing your audio/visual files so you don’t have to outsource each stage of your project separately. From transcription, translation and voice recording to timing, syncing and post-processing, you’ll have finalized files ready for your target market.

There's often a misconception that the process of converting audio/video files into a foreign language involves listening to the source audio and translating directly into the target language. The process in fact is much more complex and involves multiple steps.

Transcribing the original audio

We transcribe digital audio/audio-video files of documentaries, corporate presentation soundtracks, instructional videos and educational videos in a variety of formats and languages. Our transcribers are professional and accurate producing an easily readable word-for-word, timed script. We offer several options of secure file transfer to suit your needs.

Translation

Our professional translators will translate the transcription and on-screen text into the languages you require. The translators used will be selected based on field of expertise so there will be no guess work in terms of terminology or subject – your translation will have technically appropriate terminology. We assign two translators per project unless stated otherwise. The first translator translates the text and the second proofreads and edits the translation. As with any translation, language flow and tone is especially important for audio files so as to convey the correct meaning, and a straight word-for-word translation doesn’t work. Our translators are provided with a copy of the audio file to properly grasp and communicate the tone.

Voiceover

You choose the talent! - Our extensive list of professional foreign language voice talents allows you the freedom to choose the voice you like best. If no specific requirement is needed for the voice talent, we’ll match the voice as close as possible to the source. If you prefer to have a say in the voice, we’d select voices based on preliminary requirements: language, gender, age. Based on these criteria, we’d upload audio samples of the voices for you to listen to. Our voice talents are native speakers of the target language and display clear, accent-free language skills. Recording is done with professional recording devices.

Timing/syncing

We will time the voice recording with the video so the recording is in sync with the video. Additionally, script editing may be performed to fit timing. Our technical team integrates the source video and new audio, and localizes on-screen text, rendering an error free audio-video file in your required format.

We ensure your files remain confidential. We may also sign confidentiality agreements with your organization upon request.