Dubbing by Chaume, Frederic;

Short description:

Comprehensively rewritten and updated, this new edition of the leading textbook on Dubbing provides a solid overview of the world of dubbing and is fundamentally interactive in approach. 

Long description:

Comprehensively rewritten and updated, this new edition of the leading textbook on Dubbing provides a solid overview of the world of dubbing and is fundamentally interactive in approach. It presents in an entertaining and easy-to-read manner all the changes that have taken place in the fascinating world of dubbing after the advent of digitalization, cloud ecosystems and artificial intelligence.

Based on first-hand experience in the field, this textbook combines theory with hands-on practice through exercises, case studies, and examples drawn from a wide range of dubbed films and shows - from classical films to artificial intelligence attempts at dubbing – thus offering a complete, clear and practical introduction to one of the most challenging forms of audiovisual translation. It helps users develop key skills needed for dubbing, presents a broad picture of the industry, engages with the various controversies in the field, and challenges prevailing stereotypes. Chapters the fundamentals of lip-sync, natural dialogue, quality standards, and creative fidelity, while also addressing new industry realities such as streaming platforms, globalization, and artificial intelligence. Rejecting the outdated “dubbing versus subtitling” debate, Frederic Chaume embraces the diversity of audiovisual translation modes and highlights the renewed global relevance of dubbing.

With its international scope and adaptable exercises, this is an essential resource for students of translation and interpreting, as well as instructors, researchers and professionals in the field of dubbing.

Downloadable support materials including sample film material, transcripts and clips are available at www.routledge.com/9781032190846

Dubbing: Concepts and Practices explores the history and global industry of dubbing, from lip-sync and cultural adaptation to cutting-edge technologies and professional practices. Packed with insights, strategies, and practical exercises, this essential book reveals how language, performance, and creativity merge to shape stories for audiences worldwide. Perfect for students, teachers, researchers, professionals, and curious cinephiles alike.

Jorge Díaz-Cintas, Centre for Translation Studies (CenTraS), University College London, UK.

A revisited edition exquisitely integrated and updated with the latest trends, theories, knowledge, and practices. It is thoughtfully woven into an engaging and authoritative volume. Certainly a must-read and must-have on the bookshelves of researchers, scholars, students, practitioners, and anyone passionate about dubbing—even if only a fraction as much as the author!

Giselle Spiteri Miggiani, Dubbing specialist & Academic, University of Malta, Matla.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgements                                                                                                                            

How to use this book                                                                                                                          

1. Translation and adaptation for dubbing                                                                                                                                

2. The professional environment                                                                                                                                                                                                              

3. Traditional and modern layouts and their components                                                                                                                                                            

4. When Words Fit the Lips: Synchronization as the Signature of Quality Dubbing                                                                                                                     

5. What Shapes the Language of Dubbing? Calque, Convention, Legacy and Constraints                                                                                                        

6. Meaning in Motion: Multimodal Interactions in Audiovisual Media                                                                                                                                          

7. From Script to Screen: Tools and Tactics in Dubbing Adaptation                                                                                                                                    

8. Quality control and dubbing technologies                                                                                

9. Research in dubbing                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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