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Localisation
It's an art
Localisation is the process of adapting something, whether it be a product or content, so that it’s tailored to a specific locale or market. To give you a simple example, the word localisation itself could be spelled two ...
Career advice for Gen Z
Prepare to nail that first job
The first chapter of your career is an exciting time, but for some it can also be quite overwhelming. And not to overwhelm you even further, but there are literally thousands of applicants competing for the same jobs as ...
One year into lockdown
and this is how we’re doing
You may think from the headline that we’re rocking it, but in all honesty we’re still adjusting. In the words of John Denver:
How to stay positive, no matter what
Resilience during a pandemic
A pandemic of this nature is something we have only really seen in movies or read about in history books. But here we are, 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic that has changed our lives – a lot.
<...A perspective on leadership
(as a first-time manager)
I’m sure I am not alone in saying that 2020, more than any other, was a rollercoaster ride of one challenge after another. It was also my first year as a production manager and while the ...
Three secrets to a successful dubbing session
Insider info from the studio
I remember the moment I first sat in with a dubbing engineer. My eyes could not believe what was happening. In no way could I ever imagine doing all of that so quickly. It was a ...
Breaking into the localisation industry
Advice from our HR Manager
The localisation industry is one that continues to grow and with it, opportunities for school-leavers, university graduates and others to forge a career within the industry.
<...A simple trick for becoming a solutionist
This is a successful strategy to navigating any challenge
To demonstrate this, I’d like to invite you to do an exercise with me. You will need a small
piece of paper or cardboard, and a pen. On one side of the piece of paper, write the ...
A guide to choosing the right microphone
Embracing the selection process
Choosing the correct microphone for the required application can be a stressful experience and there are so many variables to consider. The use of microphones, types and brands can be a very subjective experience so it’s often difficult ...
The COVID Challenge
How to manage people when emotions run high
I consider it a great privilege to lead a team of energetic and talented creatives, but when the COVID scare comes close to home, actions speak far louder than any words could.
It becomes even more important ...