Multilingual video voice acting

What are the steps of video voice acting

Video translation and commercials translation is quite a complex process. In order to get a high-quality language version of the video, you need to:

1. Understand the video meaning and transcribe it into text
2. Make the direct translation into target languages
3. Edit the resulting text to match the original content as closely as possible – add idioms, metaphors, and synonyms
4. Adapt the text to the video and actions timing
5. Provide video voice acting by an announcer in the target language
6. Select new music or sound effects as required
7. Assemble the video and synchronize the new sound with the video sequence

How to choose a language for video voice acting

First, determine which foreign audience you intend to broadcast your content to. The UK residents are clear – video translation into English is needed, with Italy and Germany there is no question either. However, when it comes to Canadians, English alone is not enough – you have to do the translation and voice acting of the video in French as well.

When choosing languages for video translation and video voice acting, remember that English should be one of them, as it is an international language of communication. It is universal for any audience, so it will be the best option.

If the video is to be broadcast in Ukraine, it must be translated and dubbed into Ukrainian, as required by the Language Law.

What is important to know about multilingual voice overs

Work on the project begins with transcribing the video into text. Only at first glance it seems to be a simple task. However, video transcription can only be done by a professional – hard-working, attentive, with a high level of knowledge and typing speed. He should not just hear and make out the words (in the case of poor video quality this can be difficult), but understand the intentions and ideas.

Among the content adaptation options, you can highlight the simultaneous video translation. It is cheaper and quicker than a full voice acting with a new soundtrack overlay. In this case, the quality and perception of the video suffers.

Simultaneous video translation should be used when there is only a finished clip available and the original music and sound files cannot be obtained. In this case, the original sound is toned down slightly and a translation soundtrack is superimposed on top.

You can also use the service of a subtitle translator. However, this decision should be taken responsibly, bearing in mind that subtitle translation is not a full substitute for video voice re-acting.

When ordering video translation or commercial, you should bear in mind that the quality of the result also depends on:

• the availability of separate soundtracks for the customer;
• the provision of source files;
• in the absence thereof, wishes and recommendations for new music and sounds.

Read also: Transcription for business

Customer interaction

We have experience in translating, voice acting, and editing videos in 80 languages of the world. We understand how important it is to make quality and engaging content, so we do our job responsibly.

A professional team will work on your project:

• a project manager;
• a translator with experience in audiovisual translation;
• a copywriter with knowledge of the target language;
• a native speaker announcer;
• a technical specialist.

In some cases, we involve a marketer native speaker to ensure that the idea is adapted to the cultural aspects of the people in the target country. It is especially important for commercials and social videos translation.

Each project is individual. LEAVE AN APPLICATION NOW and our manager will help you select the best option to implement your order.