This is a question we often hear from our clients. Recently we produced two video trailers for mobile games. The trailers were in the same style – epic battles, swords, Viking knights – but there was one big difference. One trailer had voiceover… http://www.gamedev.net
A translation Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall coordination of translation-related projects for their clients. The objective of a translation Project Manager is to be the bridge that connects the client’s needs with the vendors that are best prepared for the project. http://www.transpanish.biz
Having worked in various project management roles for the past 7 years I have spent a great deal of time working on projects alongside people whose first language has not been the same as mine or the company I have been working for. Such projects that have utilised the skills of a non-native speaker have […]
Slogans seem to be particularly susceptible to hilarious translation debacles. Read about 5 funny cases and learn how to prevent making similar mistakes. ALTA Language Services Home
When we receive a request to quote a translation project clients sometimes also mention their schedule requirement, or at least a goal. When the desired schedule is unrealistic do we still quote the project? Yes of course. Even if we know we can’t meet a client’s schedule objective we still send a quote with the most […]
Translation is just the first step towards addressing your audience in a language they understand. To truly translate marketing messages, however, there’s another step that marketers must consider – transcreation. Image via Shutterstock/Javier Impelluso, 227553847 Biz Report – News & Guide for Businesses & Startups […]
An analysis of the importance of the correct use of translation and terminology in a global market Externalization. Global market. International business. Three terms through which currently define the commercial activity around the world. According to these concepts, another import term, “multilingualism”, should be seriously considered when a company (a brand) decides to step outside […]
It can be difficult to judge how long a project or combination of projects might take from conception to delivery. It’s often the first challenge faced in any campaign – ‘how much time do I set aside for this project’? Home | International campaigns without the pain
Slogans are usually the first thing people remember about a company. This makes them a powerful form of communication that needs to be memorable and leave a lasting impression on the target audience. Creating an effective slogan can be challenging, but converting it into another language when you are trying to break into international markets […]
Tradumanager is a project management software for translation service providers. It is available in two versions: for translators and for translation agencies. It is a stand-alone software that users can download and install to their Windows computers. Home page
Get 5 tips to help your translation project succeed and enable your translation agency to provide the highest translation quality possible. http://blog.vengaglobal.com
The Alexandria Library (A-Lib) is a training and resource centre for the language services industry. We offer webinars, e-learning and other types of resources for professional translators, interpreters and language service providers, such as glossaries, termbases, translation memories, and more. https://alexandria-translation-resources.com
As an autodidact, albeit with 14 years experience as a translator and editor, plus a couple of years studying linguistics at the University of Western Australia, I realise that this is a somewhat tenuous basis upon which to write an article for skilled language professionals on improving their service provision, … http://thecyclingtranslator.com
Everybody knows that trust is paramount in all relationships, business or otherwise. But for freelance translators looking for work online it’s sometimes a tall order, as there are plenty of unscrupulous agencies out there looking to rip off inexperienced freelancers. Nearly every translator has a horror story about a nightmare company… https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/your-translation-agency-treating-you-fairly-top-tips-oleg-semerikov
Today, a translation project leader should have some specific skills. We’ll take a look at these skills and declarations of some colleagues that have already put them in practice. These colleagues have proven that improving one’s skills is necessary to be successful in the market. http://victorgonzales.blogspot.be
How to translate beautifully. Here are 5 essential copywriting tips for translators. Translating marketing texts can be a tricky thing. We need to relay the information from the source text and make sure it sounds beautiful in the target language at the same time. Here are our top 5 tips for good copywriting that also […]
Time management is one of the biggest challenges faced by most freelancers. With no external “nanny” keeping us focused, it’s easy to get caught up in “just five minutes” on Facebook, or reading an interesting (and, naturally, relevant) article, or responding to an email thread… Copyediting.com – the […]
(e-book extract) The translation should ideally be checked with a revision. The aim of this stage is to verify the accuracy of the translated text in comparison to the source text, as well as to ensure fluency and adaptation to the target audience. The spelling and grammar is also checked, and the choice of terminology […]
In reading the previous posts, I observed some recurring themes, such as “translator education”, “knowledge vs skills” and “productivity”. I’ve decided to try to extend the discussion of some of these ideas by framing them in the context of my own experience as a professor of translation at the University of Ottawa in Canada. http://caroltranslation.com
Project management and translator education “Hi. I need my website translated into five languages, as soon as possible, for our new launch. French, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and Arabic. How much would it cost? We don’t have a big budget for this …” Debbie Folaron is Associate Professor of Translation Studies at Concordia University, Montréal, where […]
Mais je voulais vraiment parler du METS, de sa formation incroyable et de la chance que j’ai d’y prendre part. En bref, le Master Européen en Traduction Spécialisée est un programme d’échange entre douze universités européennes. Chaque université sélectionne au sein de son école cinq étudiants et leur offre la possibilité d’étudier deux semestres dans […]
What is the European Master’s in Translation? The EMT is a partnership project between the European Commission and higher-education institutions offering master’s level translation programmes. The aim of the project was to create a quality label for those translation programmes that fulfil certain professional criteria and market demands.
Lucy Brooks and Marta Stelmaszak collaborated on a project to investigate what could be considered to be a neglected area. In this article they analyse the results of a survey and propose some solutions. Today’s economic situation has meant that traditional routes into translation have become scarcer. http://spotlightontranslation.blogspot.be
Over the years there have been numerous translation mishaps in video games. Here are 10 factors game developers must keep into account when translating language in video games. 1. Being true to source material- Many games are based off of books, films or television shows. Rockstar’s video game ‘The Warriors’ is based on the cult […]
You need your survey translation to be good, you’ve got some budget constraints, and you need it yesterday. How do you balance quality with speed and cost? http://www.languageintelligence.com
(e-book extract) It is becoming increasingly common to see the various tasks involved in a project orchestrated by a key player in the translation company: the project manager. The role of a PM varies depending on the particular translation company in question, as well as a number of other factors; it is generally not limited […]
