cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/43980617

And are translations always done based on the native language or do they translate from e.g. the English subtitle to another language? Asking because this definitely feels like something they would skimp out on if they could.

  • AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world
    English
    9·
    1 month ago

    The voice-over is usually trying to approximate the lip movements and timing as well as the meaning.

    • jacksilver@lemmy.world
      4·
      1 month ago

      Just to expand on this.

      • Dubs are trying to make the audio align with the scene and mouthing of the actors. So youll get a lot of adjustments focusing on pacing.
      • Subs are trying to capture the meaning of the original audio as closely as they can (while making it readable).

      Because of this subtitles and dubs don’t usually align perfectly and will have somewhat conflicting content.