Subtitling for beginners

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Learn about the theory and practice of subtitling to help you develop it as a specialism.

If you are interested in subtitling as a specialism but have little or no knowledge of the area, this two-part course will provide you with a practical introduction to help you get started.

You will learn about:

  • The different types and uses of subtitles
  • The basic linguistic and technical rules of subtitling
  • How to work with a free subtitling package to produce basic subtitles
  • The set-up of the subtitling industry and general workflows
  • Some of the translation issues faced by subtitlers when translating.