Local to global: Subtitling Korean media
What is it about?
"Pivot subtitling" is how you watch non-English shows. It's like playing telephone: the original show is first translated into English, and then into your language. This means that translators aren't working directly from the original language, but from English. Our study took a closer look at this process, focusing on Turkish subtitlers of Korean shows. We surveyed them to understand their working conditions and the challenges they face.
Why is it important?
We discovered that some subtitlers have all the tools they need to make their jobs easier, while others are left in the dark. This is crucial because it affects the quality of subtitles you see on your favorite shows. Our research not only highlights these disparities but identifies some key tools and features that could improve these workflows.