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

December 12, 2018
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What You Must Know About Voice-Over & Video Localization for Podcasts

You probably listen to them while commuting, working out or washing the dishes. You may even “binge” them, or devour new episodes the minute they drop. […]
December 5, 2018
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Subtitling & Video Localization Quote Checklist (Free PDF)

Captioning and subtitling workflows have strict processes and technical specifications for integration. Minor issues during setup, in fact, can lead to caption and subtitle tracks that don’t […]
November 28, 2018
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Why Script Timing Is Crucial for Marketing Spot Voice-Over & Dubbing

Script editing for timing is an essential part of all voice-over and dubbing video localization projects – but on radio, TV and online marketing spot productions […]
November 21, 2018
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3 Tips for Captioning & Subtitling Languages with Accented Characters

Diacritic marks – often called accents – are a feature of languages as diverse as Korean, Hindi, Thai and French. Despite their prevalence, however, they can […]
November 14, 2018
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The 3 Elements of Marketing Transcreation Voice-Over & Video Production

Transcreation is the key to great multilingual marketing spots. Why? Because this service creates content specifically for each locale, maximizing the engagement of your international audience […]
November 7, 2018
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Voice-Over, Dubbing & Video Localization Quote Checklist (Free PDF)

Accurate quoting is critical to the success of any voice-over, dubbing or video localization production. It avoids last-minute additions to the budget and delays in the […]
October 31, 2018
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3 Steps You Can Take to Avoid Voice-Over & Dubbing Pick-Ups

Pick-ups almost always mean trouble for voice-over, dubbing and video localization projects. For starters, they add unexpectedly to budgets, particularly on internationalization drives with multiple target […]
October 24, 2018
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3 Tips for Voice-Over Talent Reuse in Video Game Localization

Maximizing talent reuse is critical to cost-effective video game voice-over localization. Why? Because games often have hundreds of distinct characters, many of which have just a […]
October 17, 2018
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3 Essential Tips for Voice-Over Dubbing Animated Content for Kids

Animated content for kids – including feature films, TV shows and web series – has seen a surge in dubbing requests. Digital technology has made animation more […]