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

December 26, 2019
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Christmas Around the World

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As a localization studio, we here at JBI Studios work with many different languages for clients from […]
December 19, 2019
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The Arabic Language: History and Localization Considerations

Yesterday, December 18th, was World Arabic Language Day! This date was designated by the United Nations in 2012 to commemorate December 18th, 1973 when the United […]
December 12, 2019
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Japanese Animation: A Brief History and Tips for Dubbing Anime

Anime, also known as Japanese animation, is a major cultural export from Japan that has had and continues to have a strong international influence. From Astro […]
December 5, 2019
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What You Need to Know About Language Interpretation

As long as there has been language, there has been language interpretation. The English word for “interpreter” is derived from the Latin “interpres”, meaning “person who […]
November 27, 2019
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Localization for the Holidays

The holidays are here! In the U.S. we will be celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones and enjoy good […]
November 20, 2019
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Why Captioning & Subtitling Increases Video Views

Captions and subtitles are proven, cost-effective ways to increase the number of views your videos receive and help attract and reach audiences that might not otherwise […]
November 13, 2019
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Expand Your Business with Video Marketing & Localization

Video is king when it comes to online marketing. It’s estimated that 72% of customers prefer video content over text content and that videos improve organic […]
November 6, 2019
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Tips for Being a Translator and Writing for Translations

Translating from one language to another is a complex art, one that artificial intelligence is still trying to catch up to. Translation takes much more than […]
October 30, 2019
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Voice Acting Tips & Challenges for Video Games

Video games are big business: total video game revenue in 2018 was $43.8 billion, surpassing total global box office revenue by over $2 billion. Along with […]