This title slide is titled "Introduction to Dubbing." Its subtitle provides an "Overview of Dubbing in Audiovisual Translation."

Introduction to Dubbing

Overview of Dubbing in Audiovisual Translation

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

Dubbing is presented as a subtype of audiovisual translation (AVT) alongside subtitling. It involves translation, adaptation, and recording, but is constrained by visuals, dialogue length, and culture.

Dubbing as Audiovisual Translation

• Subtype of AVT alongside subtitling
• Involves translation, adaptation, and recording
• Constrained by visuals, dialogue length, culture

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

The Global Dubbing Map illustrates worldwide dubbing practices by region. Europe shows widespread dubbing in Italy, Germany, France, and Spain; Asia highlights Japan and South Korea; Latin America dominates in the Americas while the US prefers subtitles; and Africa/Oceania features emerging selective use.

Global Dubbing Map

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• Europe: Widespread dubbing in Italy, Germany, France, Spain
• Asia: Japan, South Korea prominent; limited elsewhere
• America: Latin America dominant, US prefers subtitles
• Africa/Oceania: Emerging and selective dubbing practices

Source: Image from Wikipedia article "World map"

Dubbing originated with 1920s experiments synchronizing dialogue in silent films and rose prominently in 1930s Europe via Italy's telefona technique. It boomed post-WWII for Hollywood exports and was revolutionized by digital tools from the 1990s onward.

Brief History of Dubbing

1920s: First Experiments in Silent Films Pioneering efforts to synchronize dialogue with visuals in early cinema. 1930s: Rise in Europe: Italy's Telefona Dubbing emerges prominently in Europe, led by Italy's telefona technique. Post-WWII: Boom in Hollywood Exports Surge in dubbing to distribute American films internationally. 1990s+: Digital Tools Revolutionize Process Technology advancements streamline and enhance dubbing efficiency worldwide.

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

The slide "Quality Standards in Dubbing" outlines key requirements like precise lip-sync accuracy, natural intonation and prosody, and cultural adaptation of idioms. It also highlights adherence to ISO standards for audio quality and EU AVT guidelines as examples.

Quality Standards in Dubbing

• Precise lip-sync accuracy
• Natural intonation and prosody
• Cultural adaptation of idioms
• ISO standards for audio quality
• EU AVT guidelines example

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

The Dubbing Process workflow details five sequential phases: Transcription & Translation (1-2 weeks by Translators), Adaptation (lip-sync) (1-2 weeks by Adaptors/Dialogue Writers), Casting & Recording (2-3 weeks by Casting Directors & Voice Actors), Editing & Mixing (1 week by Sound Editors & Mixers), and QC & Delivery (3-5 days by Quality Controllers). Total duration spans approximately 5.5-9 weeks.

Dubbing Process

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Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

The "Professionals Involved" slide showcases a grid of key roles in video dubbing: Translator (adapts scripts for language/culture), Dialogue Writer (crafts lip-sync lines), Voice Actors (deliver emotional performances), Sound Engineer (mixes audio seamlessly), and Director (oversees quality). Each role includes an icon and a concise description of its contribution to the process.

Professionals Involved

{ "features": [ { "icon": "📝", "heading": "Translator", "description": "Adapts script for target language and culture." }, { "icon": "💬", "heading": "Dialogue Writer", "description": "Crafts lines to match lip-sync perfectly." }, { "icon": "🎤", "heading": "Voice Actors", "description": "Deliver natural, emotional performances." }, { "icon": "🎛️", "heading": "Sound Engineer", "description": "Mixes audio seamlessly with original soundtrack." }, { "icon": "🎬", "heading": "Director", "description": "Oversees process for quality and consistency." } ] }

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

The slide outlines key synchronization techniques for natural dubbed dialogue: isochrony (matching utterance durations), kinesemic sync (aligning lip movements with speech), and isophonic sync (matching mouth shapes to phonemes). These methods ensure an immersive viewer experience, as seen in high-quality Disney dubs.

Synchronization & Natural Dialogue

• Isochrony: Match dubbed utterance duration to original
• Kinesemic sync: Align lip movements with speech
• Isophonic sync: Match mouth shapes to phonemes
• Ensures immersive experience and viewer engagement
• Exemplified in high-quality Disney dubs

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume

The conclusion slide states that dubbing bridges cultures in audiovisual content and is key to global entertainment success. It recommends exploring Chaume's work for deeper insights, invites Q&A, and includes a "Thank you!" subtitle.

Conclusion

Dubbing bridges cultures in AV content. Key to global entertainment success. Explore Chaume's work for deeper insights! Q&A?

Thank you!

Source: Audiovisual Translation: Dubbing by Frederic Chaume