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

April 29, 2020
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How to Effectively Localize Video Games For Japan

Japan is the third largest video game market in the world following the U.S. and China. However, Japanese gamers spend the most money per user at […]
March 4, 2020
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Tips for Localizing E-Learning Content

With internet access becoming faster and more accessible, there are more and more students opting to learn online. Also known as distance learning, e-learning is a […]
August 8, 2019
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The Difference Between Localization and Translation

As the world becomes more interconnected with advancements in technology and faster internet speeds, there has been a growing demand for multimedia localization. What is localization […]
July 31, 2019
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Why Does Japanese Use Chinese Characters (Kanji)?

With the popularity of Japanese anime, manga, and pop culture, there has been a rise in Japanese language learners internationally. For these learners, one of the […]
July 17, 2019
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5 Reasons Why Captions and Subtitles are Awesome

Ever watch a large ensemble show with an expansive world and strong accents (we’re looking at you Game of Thrones) and ask, “What did she just […]
July 10, 2019
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Traditional vs. Simplified Characters: A Brief History of Chinese Writing

Chinese is currently the most widely spoken language in the world at roughly 1.2 billion speakers worldwide. One major characteristic of the language is its writing […]
April 24, 2019
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5 Techniques to Improve Your Video Editing Projects

Video editing can be difficult to get just right, especially while localizing videos. However, there are a wealth of tips and tricks to follow that help make the […]
January 30, 2019
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4 Tips for Recording Foreign-Language Audiobook Voice-Over

With the advent of online portals like Audible, Google Audiobooks, Scribd and Kobo, audiobooks have become a regular part of many people’s day. And of course, […]
January 23, 2019
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Why Script Format Is Critical to Voice-Over & Dubbing Project Success

Some of the critical elements for successful foreign-language voice-over and dubbing projects are obvious – the quality of the script translations, casting the right native-speaker voice […]