JBI Studios' Blog on Voice-Over, Dubbing, and Multimedia Localization.

October 17, 2019
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Helpful Tips For Korean Localization

Last week on October 9th, South Korea celebrated Hangul Day, a holiday dedicated to the invention of the Korean alphabet, Hangul (한글). Many fans of Korean […]
October 10, 2019
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Text-To-Speech: The Future is Now

From Apple’s Siri to Amazon’s Alexa, voice assistants are incredibly popular and are shaping how we use and interact with technology. Voice assistants can be asked […]
October 2, 2019
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Audiobooks: Narration Tips for a Growing Industry

Being based in Los Angeles, CA, we here at JBI Studios know what it’s like to hit LA traffic and experience long commutes. What’s helped our […]
September 26, 2019
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Tokyo 2020: Tips for Japanese Interpretation

2020 is just around the corner and so is the Tokyo Olympics! In preparation for the expected 40 million tourists to arrive next year, the Japanese […]
September 18, 2019
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Audio Recording & Post Production Terms You Should Know

If you’re just starting out in the voice-over/dubbing industry, it can feel like everyone is speaking a foreign language. Sample rate, bit depth, mixed/unmixed audio…these are […]
September 11, 2019
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Directing Voice Talent: Tips and Best Practices

Voice directors help guide the performances of voice talents while also giving them the freedom to explore. At JBI Studios, we understand the importance of directors, […]
September 4, 2019
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Taiwanese Mandarin vs Chinese Mandarin: What’s the Difference?

A common question we get at JBI Studios is: what’s the difference between Mandarin spoken in Taiwan and Mandarin spoken in Mainland China? They’re both the […]
August 28, 2019
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How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Translation Industry

In the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, humans initially all spoke one language. They wanted to make a name for themselves and began construction […]
August 21, 2019
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What’s the Difference between Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese?

When people refer to the Chinese language, they generally mean Mandarin (普通话 putonghua). Mandarin is the official language of the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan […]