Question 1

What's the difference between dubbing and voice over?

Accepted Answer

Dubbing replaces the original dialogue and is matched to the speakers — lip-synced or UN-style — so it feels native. Voice over lays a new narration over the top, often with the original audio still faintly audible, and is common for documentaries, corporate and e-learning.

Question 2

Should I dub or subtitle my video?

Accepted Answer

It depends on audience and market. Subtitling is faster and cheaper and keeps the original performance; dubbing is more immersive and is expected in markets like Germany, Italy, Spain and France. Many global releases use a mix — our quiz points you to the right starting choice.

Question 3

When do I need SDH or closed captions?

Accepted Answer

When you need accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, or to meet accessibility requirements. SDH and closed captions include speaker labels and sound descriptions on top of the dialogue.

Question 4

Do I need translation or transcription?

Accepted Answer

Translation renders your content in another language; transcription turns spoken audio into written text in the same language. You often need transcription first (to get a script) and translation second.

Question 5

What if I need several of these together?

Accepted Answer

That's the norm — a single project often mixes translation, voice, subtitles and captions. Tell us the whole job and we'll coordinate every part through one project manager.

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