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Dubbing and voiceover are multimedia language services that use translation to make audiovisual content easier for the audience to understand.<\/p>\n

However, dubbing and voiceover are very different solutions. Let\u2019s take a look at the ins and outs of these two services.<\/p>\n

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Dubbing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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While in other countries the norm is to watch films in their original language, in Italy we tend to prefer to watch a translated version in Italian.<\/p>\n

Dubbing is an Italian tradition that has allowed foreign films and television shows to be enjoyed <\/strong>by an audience that might not speak the source language, with Italian professional dubbing artists gaining a reputation as the world\u2019s best in the process.<\/p>\n

But what actually is dubbing?<\/p>\n

Dubbing is a process that allows us to replace the original voice of the actor with the voice of a dubbing artist<\/strong>, who recites a translated version of the script in a different language.<\/p>\n

The technique is used for a wide range of audiovisual products, such as films, television series, television programs and advertisements.<\/p>\n

The dubbing process is a very delicate one in that it requires a translation<\/strong> that reflects both the meaning and nuance of the original content. At the same time, though, the choice of terminology is essential<\/strong> to ensuring perfect synchronization with the lip movement of the actors on screen.<\/p>\n

The original voice disappears<\/strong> and is entirely replaced by a dubbed version, to the extent that viewers are often unaware that the content was originally filmed in a different language.<\/p>\n

Good dubbing isn\u2019t just about translating speech, though \u2013 it\u2019s much more than that. Its real purpose is to trigger the same emotions<\/strong> in the viewer as the original product.<\/p>\n

Voiceover, meanwhile, is a different service.<\/p>\n

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Voiceover<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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While dubbing is typically used for entertainment products, voiceover is mainly found in informative and explanatory products<\/strong> such as documentaries, interviews, technical\/scientific recordings and so on.<\/p>\n

Voiceover is when a voice is recorded over the original audio track. The original doesn\u2019t completely disappear, like with dubbing, but can be heard faintly in the background.<\/p>\n

The main objective of dubbing is to evoke emotion in the viewer, whereas voiceover is all about conveying information.<\/p>\n

Voiceover can be seen as a type of verbal caption that helps the viewer better understand the video they are watching.<\/p>\n

This technique is often used in documentaries<\/strong>. A classic example is nature documentaries, where voiceover is used to accompany footage of animals in their natural habitat, helping to explain their physical characteristics or habits.<\/p>\n

Another of the most common uses of voiceover is in documentaries containing interviews<\/strong>. Voiceover is favored over dubbing here too, with the original voice of the interviewee being turned down with a louder voice translating the speech into the target language.<\/p>\n

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Whether it\u2019s dubbing or voiceover you\u2019re after, there\u2019s one golden rule to follow if you want to achieve excellent results: it\u2019s always best to work with industry experts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At Way2Global, we have teams of linguists who specialize in both dubbing and voiceover across a vast range of language combinations. And we\u2019re ready and waiting to help bring your audiovisual content to the larger audience it deserves.<\/p>\n

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Need our dubbing or voiceover services? Contact us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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