Subtitling and transcription

Auto-subtitling services are not to be trusted with your technical terminology or the accents of your non-native English-speaking colleagues. It pays dividends to invest in accurately transcribed and edited subtitles.

Working from a source video, audio file or SRT file, I can create a transcription and/or translation target SRT file using Adobe Première Pro. This must then be proof-read and edited before it is fit for use. I can also use my specialist iZotope RX software to clean up speech recordings, either to aid transcription or to improve intelligibility for broadcast purposes.

Subtitles, Première, translation, proofreading, transcription, localisation, SRT, video explainer

My specialism is West African French. Having spent five years in Dakar, I have encountered speakers from Senegal, Mali, Mauretania, Guinea, Togo, Gabon, Burkina Faso, Niger and DRC. In 2024 I have produced subtitles for a large training course for use in West Africa.

Project example

Child sponsorship promotional video
Client: World Vision International

Methodology

  1. Auto-generate English transcript and captions in Première

  2. Check and export as SRT file

  3. Translate into French using CAT tools

  4. Import into Première and refine the subtitle positioning

  5. Edit and translate text-based motion graphics

  6. Obtain feedback from French colleagues using Frame.io

  7. Implement feedback and export final localised video