Why is dubbing a difficult process?

Dubbing is so much more than translating word-for-word the original dialogue from a video, a movie or a tv show. It is a complex and long process. The first obstacle appears during the translation of the text. The translators have to make sure they understand the culture and the habits of the people for whom […]

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The magic of a green screen

You likely have seen people flying or unrealistic landscapes or even fantastic creatures in a video. But have you ever wondered how these scenes were made? All of this high-tech fakery is possible thanks to a process called chroma key, most commonly known as green screen due to its color. This process allows technicians to […]

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Speaking into a microphone

Is this the first time you need to speak into a mic? Or maybe you are stressed because you have an audition? Don’t worry. Here are some tips to help you in this new adventure. First of all, you can do a soundcheck. The volume has to be properly adjusted and make sure to verify […]

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How sound effects are made?

The sound in Movies, TV, video games and Radio plays are often embellished thanks to sound effects. For instance when a door slam in a video, you will hear the corresponding sound. But have you ever wondered how these sounds were made? There are two types of sound effects: on the one hand, real sounds, […]

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The Categories of Subtitles

There are different categories of subtitles used, regardless of the language , here are the most prominent : Hearing Impaired subtitles are intended for people who are hearing impaired (people who are partially or totally deaf), providing information about music, environmental sounds and off-screen speakers (for example when a doorbell rings or a gunshot is […]

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The 10 most spoken languages in London

London is the most diversify city in the world in terms of languages. Indeed, over 250 languages are spoken there. 80% of Londoners speak English as their first language, while others don’t speak English at all, or very poorly.You can hear in London itself, most of the European and even further countries languages. Indeed, in […]

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The History Of Subtitling

Here is a quick rundown on the history of subtitles: During the silent movie era, what is called ‘intertitles’, most widely known as ‘title cards’ were used in place of speech or complex narrative in a movie. Title cards are ‘boxes’ of text inserted between footages, and they were a central aspect of the storytelling […]

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The 20 most spoken languages in the world

What are the most spoken language in the world? This is a good question that we answered for you! > 1 BILLION NATIVE SPEAKERS 1. CHINESEChinese includes about 12 different forms and dialects but the most spoken is Mandarin, which is about 70 percent of China’s population. >100 MILLION NATIVE SPEAKERS 2. SPANISHSpanish speakers live […]

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