Subtitlers on the Cloud : the Use of Professional Web-based Systems in Subtitling Practice and Training

  1. Bolaños García-Escribano, Alejandro 1
  2. Díaz-Cintas, Jorge 1
  3. Massidda, Serenella 2
  1. 1 University College London, (Regne Unit)
  2. 2 Roehampton University, (Regne Unit)
Journal:
Revista tradumàtica: traducció i tecnologies de la informació i la comunicació

ISSN: 1578-7559

Year of publication: 2021

Issue Title: Estudi de la interacció persona-ordinador en traducció i interpretació: programari i aplicacions

Issue: 19

Pages: 1-21

Type: Article

DOI: 10.5565/REV/TRADUMATICA.276 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDDD editor

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Abstract

The bourgeoning and rapid evolution of cloud-based applications has triggered profound transformations in the audiovisual translation (AVT) mediascape. By drawing attention to the major changes that web-based ecosystems have introduced in localisation workflows, we set out to outline ways in which these new technological advances can be embedded in the AVT classroom. Along these lines, the present study sets out to explore the potential benefits of cloud platforms in AVT training curricula by exploring ways in which this technology can be exploited in subtitling training. An analysis of current subtitling practices and tools, localisation workflows, and in-demand skills in the AVT industry will be followed by an experience-based account on the use of cloud-based platforms in subtitler training environments to simulate and carry out a wide range of tasks. Our study pivots around the idea that cloud subtitling might prove useful to bridge the technological gap between academic institutions and the profession as well as to enhance the distance-learning provision of practice-oriented training in subtitling.

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