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Captions vs. Subtitles
What’s the difference and why is it important?
At first glance, captions and subtitles look almost identical, but just because both are essentially words on the bottom of the screen, does not mean they are interchangeable. They fulfil very different purposes.
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The complex process of dubbing
So much more than just voice over recording
We’ve explored various elements of dubbing, voice overs and localisation in ...
Invest in your voice acting career
Now is the time to speak up!
Right now, voice artists are experiencing a surge in demand, as streaming services including HBO, Showmax and Netflix look to offer range of programming from all over the world in local languages. Dubbing artists in particular have plenty of ...
Voice-over and dubbing
Same same, but different
Global consumption of audio-visual content has grown enormously since the onset of the pandemic, and there has been a steady increase in both production and localisation as more and more content producers attempt to connect with bigger audiences.
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Localisation vs Translation
What's the difference?
Localisation vs translation – are they the same thing, similar, or completely different? In this post, we aim to clarify things.
The simplest way to put it is that language translation ...
Unlocking growth through localisation
Opportunities abound
Believe it or not, the localisation industry was one that actually thrived during the last 18 months or so. Even though the film industry ground to a halt, and perhaps even because Read More
Adaptation is more than translation
Preserving our cultural heritage
What exactly is adaptation and what does it take to be able to ensure quality adaptation, relevant to the audience? We asked two of our team members to share their insights.
Cobus Slabber, the Localisation Coordinator at ...
Celebrating Heritage Day
The Beauty of Culture
National Heritage Day is coming up soon, giving us the perfect opportunity to celebrate our unique rainbow nation.
The power of women in Localisation
Females at the forefront of storytelling
Around the globe, women from all walks of life look to the screen to decide what they aspire to and what they are capable of becoming. Film and television help us, as individual women, to find truths in who ...
Pursuing your goals during a pandemic
Overcoming self-doubt
The pandemic has had a negative impact all-round on pursuing goals and although this sentiment is all around us, I like to believe that it has actually given us an opportunity to challenge ourselves beyond the norm, to really ...