Voice over translation
In voice-over translation, a translated voice is laid over the original, which stays audible underneath. It is common in documentary, interviews and news.
Before you start
- How low the original is set under the new voice.
- Whether the new voice is one narrator or matches each speaker.
- Whether subtitles are added.
What you receive
A mixed track with the original and the new voice, plus a separate clean version.
A common mistake
Setting the original too loud, so two voices compete.
Who takes the job
The studio produces the work; these brands quote, sell and deliver it. Pick the one that matches who you are.
- 092.0 Voiceovers.com Managed voice-over, English and other languages International brands that want one managed studio for English voice-over and the other languages they sell in. voiceovers.com, opens the Voiceovers.com website
- 088.0 Locumedia Spanish voice-over, Spain Companies and agencies in Spain that need a Spanish voice for ads, training or phone systems. locumedia.com, opens the Locumedia website
How it works
- 01
Brief
You tell the studio what the piece is for, who will hear or see it and where it will run.
- 02
Produce
The studio casts, directs and produces it, with native speakers for every language.
- 03
Review
A person checks the result against the brief, and a native speaker reviews each language, before delivery.
Questions
Is this different from dubbing?
Yes. Dubbing replaces the original voices and matches the lips. Voice-over leaves the original audible and is faster and cheaper to produce.
One project, several markets?
If the work spans several services or languages, talk to the studio directly and we will put the right team on it.
Contact the studio