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Itachikun · 2006-04-17, 14:19

The fansubbing community breaks down into different fields, one of which each of these fields has someone that is more of an expert of it. Here are the fields:

Translator: Must be able to translate the show from its origin language to the language of choice you wish to sub to, in this case japanese to english.
Translator Check: Must be able to go through the translation and spot any mistakes or pronounciation. This is to ensure that there are no translation error.
Editor: This person has the job of editing the translated text into comprehensible english. Not all translators have this problem, but its still something to be tackled.
Timer: This is another field where this person has to time the dialogue and other stuff to have it ready for the script to be put in.
Typesetter:His/her job is to create styles, such as signs, logos, action, etc. Some people believe that typesetting and karaoking are the same thing. But its much easier to understand it this way.
Karaoke Stylist: S/he creates effects for opening and ending songs, these effects can either be simple or very complicated. In the end, it makes the songs look good.
Raw Provider: Using special programs, this person must be able to have a good connection speed and download the raw, which is basically the video that has been aired in the country of where you want to sub.
Encoder: Depending on your raw, an encoder takes that raw and begins to "fuse" it with everything, the timing, the dialogue, the typesetting, and the karaoke. Then s/he creates a file which is now you find as .avi, .mkv, or even .mp4.
Quality Check: Before encoding, you make sure that everything is ready and perfect to begin the final encode and release.

Its a real tough job to do. Like Celes mentioned, you would need loads of Charisma, as well as patience. Good luck and hope to see some good subs from you...

Welcome to the world of fansubbing.
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BMW GINA

2006-04-17, 14:19	Link #3
Itachikun Animesuki's Janitor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere in Shigeru Miyamoto's head Age: 37	The fansubbing community breaks down into different fields, one of which each of these fields has someone that is more of an expert of it. Here are the fields: Translator: Must be able to translate the show from its origin language to the language of choice you wish to sub to, in this case japanese to english. Translator Check: Must be able to go through the translation and spot any mistakes or pronounciation. This is to ensure that there are no translation error. Editor: This person has the job of editing the translated text into comprehensible english. Not all translators have this problem, but its still something to be tackled. Timer: This is another field where this person has to time the dialogue and other stuff to have it ready for the script to be put in. Typesetter:His/her job is to create styles, such as signs, logos, action, etc. Some people believe that typesetting and karaoking are the same thing. But its much easier to understand it this way. Karaoke Stylist: S/he creates effects for opening and ending songs, these effects can either be simple or very complicated. In the end, it makes the songs look good. Raw Provider: Using special programs, this person must be able to have a good connection speed and download the raw, which is basically the video that has been aired in the country of where you want to sub. Encoder: Depending on your raw, an encoder takes that raw and begins to "fuse" it with everything, the timing, the dialogue, the typesetting, and the karaoke. Then s/he creates a file which is now you find as .avi, .mkv, or even .mp4. Quality Check: Before encoding, you make sure that everything is ready and perfect to begin the final encode and release. Its a real tough job to do. Like Celes mentioned, you would need loads of Charisma, as well as patience. Good luck and hope to see some good subs from you... Welcome to the world of fansubbing. ________ BMW GINA Last edited by Itachikun; 2011-02-15 at 08:16.