Before the rapid evolution of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, filmmakers would shoot a film and distribute it to a global audience by translating subtitles into foreign languages. Fast forward over a century later and world cinema is no longer limited by the number of available movie screens or viewing times. Online streaming…
It’s impossible for us to prosper as a society if we don’t have strict legal practices in place. Laws and regulations not only help us to determine right from wrong but are relevant in all aspects of our daily lives, from knowing which side of the road to drive on to paying taxes and renting…
We sat down with resident subtitling expert and French correspondent, Cécilia Allain, to talk all things subtitling, and give us insight into a subtitle translator’s job, and how Language Department produces the highest quality subtitling translations across the globe, from beginning to end.
“I love you” are three of the strongest words in the English language, and it translates with just as much meaning in any other language around the world. Why stick to just these 3 words when you can really share the love in dozens of other well-known languages? From Italian to Bulgarian, Swedish to Thai,…
The worlds of art and language have incredibly close cultural ties; both have been connecting societies for centuries. Without the use of translating the history behind works of art, as well as the history of the artists themselves, it would be impossible for people across the world to truly understand and enjoy the pieces being…
Communication is key in every business, organization, and industry around the world. With the responsibility and expectation of good communication between organizations and customers, as well as the increased demand for more accessible documentation worldwide, the need for translation and localization services has become more essential. For some industries in particular, however, a well-managed and…
The real value of translation services are often overlooked — even today when the stakes of social media and PR embarrassments are so high. It can be tempting to focus on the bottom line of keeping revenues high and costs low, but there are some services that you just can’t skimp on. It’s proven that going…
The cost of translation work is always something at top-of-mind for businesses in need of language services, especially when those businesses are outsourcing translations. However, those freelancers and large translation agencies boasting the most affordable or low-cost translations are often downplaying the true cost of a translation. “You get what you pay for” is a phrase…
To the untrained ear, all speakers of French may sound very much the same (after all, they are rooted in the same language). In total, there are 29 nations using French as their official language. Behind the country of France and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest French-speaking nation is Canada. For those who speak the…
Finding high quality, professional translation can be difficult. With the ever-present danger of translator frauds, embarrassing public translation mistakes, and hidden costs that frequently occur, it’s always in your business’ best interest to find a trustworthy and reliable source that sticks to high-quality standards. So, just what exactly are high-quality translations all about, and why are…
