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TOPIC : AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION SUBTITLING - Coggle Diagram
TOPIC : AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION SUBTITLING
Defintion
Rendering verbal messages in a different language into written text on screen, synced with the original audio
Types of Subtitles
a. Inter-lingual : From one language to another.
b. Intra-lungual : Same language ( Closed caption for deaf / hearing impaired )
Delivery Modes :
a. Open subtitles : Printed directly on the film
b. Closed subtitles : Selected by viewer ( DVD / Teletext )
c. Projected : Used in film festivals ( Real-time )
The Semiotics of Audiovisual (The 4 Sign Types )
Audio-Verbal ( words utterd )
Audio-Nonverbal ( sounds, music, effects )
Visual-Verbal ( writing on screen )
Visual-Nonverbal ( images, actions, colora
The Subtitling Process
Step 2 : Adaptation - Seperation and adjustment of text into subtitle creation
Step 3 : Spotting - Marking the exact start and end times for subtitles.
Step 1 : Pre-translation - Translation of dialogue list before subtitle creation
The Four Subtitling Methods
B. Pre-translation---Spotting---Adaptation
C. Adaptation---Spotting---Translation
A. Pre-translation---Adaptation----Spotting
D. Translation/ Adaptation---Spotting
The 10 Detailed Reduction Strategies
Transcription : Using the terms as-is
Dislocation : Translating the effect over the content
Imitation : Keeping the same forms
Condensation : Shortening the text in the least obstrusive way.
Transfer : Translating the source text completely and correctly.
Decimation : Extreme condensation
Paraphrase : Reconstructing syntax when a direct translation doesnt fit
Deletion : Total elimination of parts of a text
Expansion : Adding explanation for cultural nuances not found in TL
Resignation : Adopting when no solution is foudn