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--- info:film-sub_workflow [2021/05/03 15:45]
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+++ info:film-sub_workflow [2021/06/02 14:47] (current)
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-====== Subtitles' translation project - How to lead ======
+====== Subtitles translation project - Workflow for Project Managers ======
+  - Confirm the project at the client.
+  - Add the movies to Work table with deadlines etc.
+  - Write to the translators and agree on deadline, rates, conditions.
+  - Choose and agree with the reviewers.
+  - Go to FTP and download the client's files.
+  - Upload them to NC into folder "netflix" > 2do
+  - Download the films and upload them to NC (Get the link)
+  - Add the links to Work table.
+---
   You will get the following files from the client:
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     * Film in mp4 format (via the platform)
-===== Terms =====
+===== 1. Terms =====
-**Suber** - (from "subtitler") person who translates subtitles.
+**Subtitler** - person who translates subtitles.\\
-**Re-suber** - reviewer who checks the translated subtitles
+**Reviewer** - reviewer who checks the translated subtitles.\\
-**SDH suber** - person who creates SDH subtitles.
+**SDH subtitler** - person who creates SDH subtitles.\\
-**SDH re-suber** - reviewer who checks the created SDH subtitles.
+**SDH reviewer** - reviewer who checks the created SDH subtitles.\\
-**NC** - our cloud server Nextcloud
+**NC** - our cloud server Nextcloud.\\
-===== Workflow =====
+===== 2. Workflow =====
+====== 2.1. Preparation and agreements ======
+  - Upload stl + rtf, script and film to NC to folder "netflix" (1 folder - 1 film) and [[tips:nc_how-to-share|share]] it
+  - Add films' names, dates and other info to Work table
+  - Add links to the films to Work table (you will use them to send to the subtitlers)
+  - Agree with the subtitlers on the following
+    * Rates
+    * Deadline
+    * Payment conditions
+    * [[https://partnerhelp.netflixstudios.com/hc/en-us/sections/203480497-Timed-Text-Style-Guides|Netflix specifications]]
+  - Send the following information for work:
+    * Netflix specifications
+    * Link to the film on NC
+    * The short instructions:
+  The spotting is already done, but if you need to put 2 subtitles together, lengthen one for better visibility or whatever, here are the technical standards we use:
+  - 2 images before and after shot
+  - Max. 42 characters per line.
+  - Max 2 lines per subtitle.
+  - Min of 21 images for a subtitle
+  - Max 7 seconds for a subtitle
+  - 4 images between each subtitle
+  - attention to the number of characters per line (punctuation and spaces are to be counted)
+  - be careful with line breaks, sometimes capitalization is automatic
+  - do not forget the italic formatting
+  Here is the link to find the Netflix standards: https://partnerhelp.netflixstudios.com/hc/en-us/sections/203480497-Timed-Text-Style-Guides
+  You will find the general standards as well as the standards by language, please read them carefully. The readability and the number of characters per line are indicated.
+  NB: When you return your files, please name them as follows:
+  TITLE_LANGUAGE_NETFLIX_V1
+  Ex : LEJOURSELEVE_ENG_NETFLIX_V1
+  You will need to sign your translation by adding a subtitle at the end with your signature [Translated by name or pen name]
+If you need FPS, you may find it on the platform, it seems like this:
+{{ :info:clipboard_-_may_10_2021_4_06_pm.png?nolink |}}
+====== 2.2. Allocation and Work ======
+  - After you send the link, guides and get confirmation from the subtitler you should [[vtiger:vtiger_po|create a Purchase Order]] in vTiger
+  - If you don't have the subtitler in vendor's list, ask HRs to add him/her
+  - When the subtitle's file is ready, add it to the NC in the appropriate folder
+  - Send the files for review
+  - Get confirmation from the reviewer
+  - Update status in Work table on each step and use the Legend
+  See the steps above 2.1 and 2.2
+  When the review is ready you may compare STL files via Word, see how many corrections did the reviewer do.
+  If needed, send reviewer's feedback to the subtitler (be polite!).
+====== 2.3. Final Check and Delivery ======
+  - Open subtitle's file in Subtitle Edit and check whether it seems ok according to the guidelines
+  - Run the film on your computer, add subtitle's file and check whether it seems ok
+  - Upload the ready reviewed file to NC
+  - Send ready files to the client via email
+====== 2.4. Netflix Quality Check ======
+The Quality Checker should:
+  - Watch the whole film with subtitles
+  - Correct timing
+  - Correct spelling
+  - Check that translation is complete against the speech
+  - Run Netflix Quality Check and resolve warnings
+  - Write a feedback with the common mistakes and subtitle numbers
-  - Upload stl + rtf, script and film to NC to folder "netflix" (1 folder - 1 film)
-  - Add film names, dates and other info to VDM table
-  - Add links to the films to VDM table (you will use them to send to the sub'ers)

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