AUDIOVISUAL TRANSLATION: DUBBING, SUBTITLING AND VOICE-OVER TECHNIQUES
Keywords:
audiovisual translation, dubbing, subtitling, voice-over, synchronization, linguistic adaptation, accessibility, artificial intelligence.Abstract
Audiovisual translation (AVT) plays a crucial role in making audiovisual content accessible to diverse linguistic and cultural audiences. This paper explores three main AVT techniques: dubbing, subtitling and voice-over. Dubbing involves replacing the original dialogue with a translated version while maintaining synchronization with lip movements. Subtitling provides a written translation of the spoken content, often constrained by time and space limitations. Voice-over, commonly used for documentaries and news reports, overlays the translated audio while keeping the original sound at a lower volume. Each techniques has its advantages and limitations depending on cultural, technical, and financial factors. The study also examines challenges in AVT, including linguistic adaptation, synchronization, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the field. The paper concludes by discussing future trends and the growing demand for audiovisual translation in the globalized media industry.
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