The global streaming boom has revolutionized the media industry. Audiences are now accustomed to watching content from all over the world, relying heavily on subtitles and dubbing.

Technical Constraints

Unlike translating a novel, subtitling is bound by strict spatial and temporal constraints. A viewer can only read a limited number of characters per second (CPS), and the text must not obscure crucial visual elements of the scene.

The Art of Condensation

Subtitlers must possess the skill of condensation. They must convey the core meaning of the dialogue without losing the tone and emotion of the original performance, all while adhering to severe space limits.