Multi-Language Subtitling

Multi-language subtitling is used when the source language (original narration) is in a language other than the target audience’s language. Producers typically choose multi-language subtitling for DVD or Blu-ray Disc distribution and for international broadcasting. In our multi-lingual nation, many times subtitling is used for national broadcasting to reach a broader audience. When deciding whether or not multi-language subtitling is for programming, you need to understand your audience. Many countries prefer subtitles over voice dubbing. If you are creating a DVD or Blu-ray Disc for distribution, and you are already planning on doing voice dubbing, it is recommendable to also include subtitles, as many viewers prefer this option, especially the deaf and hard of hearing.

Why Choose Aberdeen?

Aberdeen Captioning delivers multi-language subtitle files directly to DVD and Blu-ray authoring systems, and even to NLE systems. Choose Aberdeen Captioning to carefully translate and subtitle your programming and accurately distribute your message to any audience around the world. We use only the best translators and subtitlers available, who are always native speakers and perfectly fluent in the source language. It takes far longer to read than to listen, therefore each translation is carefully edited, providing a comfortable reading speed for the viewer while maintaining the meaning and impact of the video. Proper names, technical jargon, and industry terms are researched to ensure proper spelling and connotation. We guarantee our subtitles, so if for whatever reason you aren't satisfied with the final product, we will redo it 100% to your liking at absolutely no cost to you. Trust your choice to partner with us. You’ll love our personalized approach to you and your project—we promise!

Languages

Our state-of-the-art technology and our worldwide database of translators enable us to virtually offer any language you need. Here are the languages we specialize in:

Arabic, Cantonese, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, Flemish, French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Mandarin Simplified, Mandarin Traditional, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (Iberian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish (Castilian), Spanish (Latin American), Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

Don’t see your target language? We also do the following languages:

Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Armenian, Basque, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Gujarati, Hmong, Kurdish, Lingala, Macedonian, Malay, Maori, Mongolian, Punjabi, Somali, Tigrinya, Urdu, Welsh.

Still not sure if Aberdeen can do your desired language?

Most likely we will be able to subtitle your desired language(s), so give us a call (800-688-6621) or e-mail us to find out.

Services

Subtitle Files for DVD and Blu-ray Authoring Systems

Examples of DVD/Blu-ray authoring systems our subtitling clients use:
Sonic DVD Creator, Sonic Scenarist, Sonic ReelDVD, Sony Pictures Entertainment Blu-Print (for Blu-ray Authoring), Apple DVD Studio Pro (Mac), DVD Maestro, Sonic DVDit Pro, Sony DVD Architect (Part of Sony Vegas), Adobe Encore, Pinnacle DVD Impression

Don’t see your system here? Give us a call (800-688-6621) or e-mail us to find out about our specialized subtitling solution.

Subtitles for TV Broadcasts

We offer solutions for laying your subtitles to SD or HD tape formats as well as digital file deliveries. Aberdeen not only subtitles your programs, but we can also do the dubbing, shipping, and distribution.

Subtitles for Internet Videos

Subtitling for Adobe Flash, Windows Media, QuickTime and other web-based video formats are available.

Our Process

The "DVD/Blu-ray Disc" Process

Client

Creates a working digital video file of the project for subtitling and posts it to Aberdeen’s FTP site

Aberdeen

Organizes the best team of translators for your specific project
Eloquently translates for subtitles by accurately portraying your project in the target language
Subtitles each language against the original narration (edit, sync, and place text to match the flow and rhythm of the video)
Performs subtitle quality check
Creates subtitle files for your DVD/Blu-ray Disc authoring system and emails the file to client

Client

Adds the subtitle files to their project in their authoring system to create the final authored disc.

The "NLEdirect" Process
(ONLY used when outputting to tape)

Client

Creates a working digital video file of the project for subtitling and posts it to Aberdeen’s FTP site

Aberdeen

Organizes the best team of translators for your specific project
Eloquently translates for subtitles by accurately portraying your project in the target language
Subtitles each language against the original narration (edit, sync, and place text to match the flow and rhythm of the video)
Performs subtitle quality check
Creates a black subtitle video file and emails the file to client

Client

Adds the black subtitle video file to their project in their NLE system and lays the program to tape with subtitles

The "Tape" Process

Client

Provides finalized master tape

Aberdeen

Organizes the best team of translators for your specific project
Eloquently translates for subtitles by accurately portraying your project in the target language
Subtitles each language against the original narration (edit, sync, and place text to match the flow and rhythm of the video)
Performs subtitle quality check
Creates a subtitled master(s)
Ships master tapes to client's desired location

Rates

As each subtitle project is unique, please e-mail us a rate request or call us for a price quote at 800-688-6621.

Aberdeen Closed Captioning

Post-Production Captioning

Live Captioning

Subtitling