Voice Artists: How to Care for Your Voice (Part 1)

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For voice-artists who work with their voices every day, maintaining it well is essential. As a voice-over artist you need to ensure that you provide your clients with a reliable service, as well as keeping yourself comfortable!

There are many techniques thrown out there, claiming to be the best way to look after your voice, and in this blog we will look at some of these, and talk about ways to improve your vocal control.

Warming Up Routine For Voice Artists

Your vocal cords (or vocal folds) are found in the larynx, and just like an athlete wouldn’t do a serious work out with first warming up, voice over artists should first ‘stretch’ the muscles found within your voice box.

Starting with humming is a nice way to begin to relax these muscles in your larynx, as well as creating a nice resonant sound. If you work through syllables such as the ‘velar nasal’ gn sound found in onion, stretching it out, sliding up and down in pitch. Working with arpeggios, scales or glides that both climb and descend in pitch is a good way of ensuring you warm up in all parts of the range quickly and without strain. Next up, lip and tongue trills help to loosen the throat, jaw, tongue and lips, spread the vocal folds so that they vibrate mainly at their edges, and encourage relaxation.

Articulation is key in voice overs, to ensure that the words of the script are formed properly so you get the clearest read possible. Tongue twisters are a great way to help your annunciation and articulation, and they can also assist with the development of tongue muscle memory for particular vowel sounds. Here are a few examples:

1. Assists with R and L vowels

Red letter, yellow letter, red letter, yellow letter, red letter, yellow letter

2. Assists with moving from the front of the lips to the soft palate and back again.

A proper cup of coffee from a proper copper coffee pot.

3. Makes you move your lips from an Ooh shape to a flatter A shape and really get your mouth moving

Wayde went to Wales to watch wrens riot

4.  This one is for forward tongue placement

I am not a pheasant plucker,
I’m a pheasant plucker’s son
but I’ll be plucking pheasants
When the pheasant plucker’s gone

5.  This exercise works the soft palate and back of the mouth

Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks

Finally, yawning helps you naturally relax your jaw, extends your soft palate and regulates the oxygen flowing through your body. A ‘yawn-sigh’ helps you work on your range, sliding all the way down from the top of your vocal range to the lowest grumble you can reach. You’ll know when you reach your limit! Make sure you do this last, and only do this a few times per warm up… you don’t want to strain your muscles too much!

Latin American or European Spanish: What’s The Difference?

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European Spanish, sometimes known as Castellano, and Latin American Spanish can be understood by Spanish speakers all over the world, however there are many differences between the two, both in phonology and vocabulary. When choosing foreign language voice artists, it is important to select talents who speak the right variation for your audience.

A very clear distinction between European and Latin American Spanish is the pronunciation of the letter C, when followed by an I or an E, and the letter Z when followed by a vowel. In Spain, the letter C is pronounced as /θ/, or the ‘th’ sound in English. However in Latin American this is pronounced as a ’S’ sound. One of the most popular urban myths which claims to give reason for this differentiation, is that there was once a Spanish king who spoke with lisp, which was then imitated by the Spanish population.

The way in which the second person plural is conjugated can be a good indiction of whether someone is speaking European or Latin American Spanish. Speakers of Latin American Spanish will always use ustedes no matter who they are speaking to. However speakers of European Spanish will use ustedes only when addressing a group of people who are perhaps older or more important than them. For everyone else, they will use vosotros. In a similar vein, it is common in Latin American to hear the word ‘you’ as vos, whereas in Spain this would be tú.

As well as this, in many places in Latin America you will notice the ’s’ sound sometimes goes missing or is ‘swallowed’. For example the word está can become eh’tá. This feature of speech is actually also common in the southern parts of Spain.

Spanish Voice-Overs, Translations, Subtitles, and Localisation

Communication between speakers of the two is usually always fluid and much like communication between the speakers of UK and US English who may use different vocabulary and have different accents, but have no trouble understanding each other. However in terms of voice-overs, translations, subtitles and localisation, it is important to identify which market you want to speak to and then use resources from this area. If you want to hear the differences yourself, take a look at our European and Latin American voice-over catalogue!

Authorities in Korea to Fix Menus Lost in Translation

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Computer-guided translation tools have come up with some baffling translations across the world, but now Korean authorities are tackling the problem head on the Korea Times reports.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Korea are cracking down on these mistranslations of Korean restaurant menus into English that have begun to embarrass some Koreans.

Korean Menu TranslationA task force including the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has been created to tackle the issue, with the help of the National Institute of Korean Language, the Korean Food Foundation, food experts and native English, Chinese and Japanese speakers to standardise the foreign names of Korean foods, and a new website will be launched with the new translations to minimise further errors.

This issue is not just with English translations. Rep. Yeom Dong-yeol of the Saenuri Party revealed late last year that among 274 restaurants in Seoul with Korean-food menus in Chinese, a third had “seriously wrong” translations.

Some of these errors include ‘Pollock Stew’ being translated to ‘Dynamic Stew’, ‘Beef Tartare’ becoming ‘Six Times’.

Our Translations and Voice-Over Translation Service

Here at Adelphi, as a leading translation, subtitling and voice-over agency, we ensure that our translations are fully accurate and that we only work with professionals translating into their mother tongue. We are a member of the Association of Translation Companies (ATC), who require member companies to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct, are subject to the rulings of a professional ethics committee and carry full professional indemnity insurance cover to safeguard the interests of the translation purchaser. All our translators are members of either the Institute of Linguists or the Institute of Translations & Interpreters with a minimum of three years experience to ensure your voice-over translation is done to the highest professional standard.

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Professional Audiovisual Translation

Adelphi is a professional audiovisual translation company specializing in the translation of audiovisual materials including transcriptions and translations in over 120 languages. We also have our own in-house voice-over and subtitling studio offering a complete audiovisual translation service. Many localization companies will farm out their translations whereas at Adelphi we handle all our own with an experienced team of translation project managers.

We have over 1,200 foreign language voice artists on our books in over 75 languages we also have our own in-house editing facilities, audio engineers and subtitling technicians.

Adelphi is an Audiovisual translation agency that aims to provide a full localization service to our customers.

Our Audio Visual language services include:

  • Audiovisual Translations
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  • Audiovisual Voice-over Translations
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  • Audiovisual Subtitling
  • Audiovisual On-screen text Localization
  • Audiovisual Motion Graphics Localization
  • Audiovisual Graphics Localization

Working in cooperation with Translation Agencies

Even though we are a full-service translation agency we often provide other translation agencies with audiovisual translations and video localization and are also happy to work with their own translations. Although we often have to give advice on the length of translations, fonts for subtitling etc as many translation agencies do not understand the difference between standard translations and audiovisual translations. This enables these translation agencies to offer video translations including the voice-over and subtitling to their own clients.

With offices in the UK, the USA, contact Adelphi in the US on 916 414 8714, email us@adelphistudio.com or our UK office on +44 (0)114 272 3772, or email sales@adelphistudio.com

Subtitling translations

Adelphi produces SRT files in any language, including making transcriptions of the source video before they are translated to create SRT files for subtitling. Some clients want only the SRT file so that they can produce their own subtitles while others want us to provide the finished video for them.

Voice-over translations

These are a more specialist area when compared to standard translations. Voice-over translations must be restricted to fit the same time-slot as the original otherwise the voice-artist may have to speak faster to make it fit. If the voice-over is going to be used over a video of a different language, then the voice-over translation may include time-codes to help the voice-artist and engineer sync up the voice to the video.

Best Western video voiced into 18 languages

Over 1,200 foreign language voice artists on our books in over 75 languages.

From Arabic to Yoruba we have the voice artists to suit your production and budget. With more voice samples to choose from than other agencies offering a great range of voice-over artists to suit your project. We also have a great selection of English accented voice artists to choose from.

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On-screen Text and Motion Graphics

On-screen text localization is required when making either subtitles or voice-overs in a language other than the original on the video. There are many instances of text appearing on videos, some of these are part of the editing package and these can be changed by a trained engineer, however, some on-screen text is placed as graphics or part of the actual footage. Depending on the complexity and how the original text was produced we may require the data package it was made in.

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Adelphi studios in-house Video Translation Service providing translations for subtitles and voice-overs in over 100 languages including transcription and on-screen text localization.

We have our own in-house translation department and never farm out our work to other translation agencies. We are also a voice-over production agency with over 1,400 foreign language voice artists on our books in over 80 languages. Our subtitling department has subtitled videos in over 100 languages, everything from Arabic to Yoruba.

Working with Translation Agencies

We work with many translation agencies providing them with translations and video localization or we are happy to work with their own translation where we give advice on the length of translations, fonts for subtitling etc. This enables translation agencies to offer video translations including the voice-over and subtitling to their own clients.

With offices in the UK, the USA, contact Adelphi in the US on 916 414 8714, email us@adelphistudio.com or our UK office on +44 (0)114 272 3772, or email sales@adelphistudio.com

Subtitling translations

Adelphi produces SRT files in any language, including making transcriptions of the source video before they are translated to create SRT files for subtitling. Some clients want only the SRT file so that they can produce their own subtitles while others want us to provide the finished video for them.

Voice-over translations

These are a more specialist area when compared to standard translations. Voice-over translations must be restricted to fit the same time-slot as the original otherwise the voice-artist may have to speak faster to make it fit. If the voice-over is going to be used over a video of a different language, then the voice-over translation may include time-codes to help the voice-artist and engineer sync up the voice to the video.

Best Western video voiced into 18 languages

Over 1,400 foreign language voice artists on our books

From Arabic to Welsh we have the voice artists to suit your production and budget. With more voice samples to choose from than other agencies offering a great range of voice-over artists to suit your project. We also have a great selection of English accented voice artists to choose from.

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Adelphi is a specialist audio and media translation agency producing not just the translation of the audio but also produce the completed product be it voice-over or subtitles ready for publishing. If you do not have the script to translate then Adelphi offers an audio transcription service from any language.
Adelphi has been a full-service translation agency for over 20 years, we also specialize in translating rare and difficult languages and have recently completed translating videos in Lao, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese as well as many other languages.

Professional and experienced translators in audio translation

Adelphi’s Audio Translation Services ensures that all our translators are professional and work only into their mother tongue and have experience of audio translation. This ensures accuracy.  All our translators are members of either the Institute of Linguists or the Institute of Translations & Interpreters. They will also have a minimum of three years of experience in professional translation. Your project is matched to the most suitable translator with the relevant expertise to translate your document.

Voice-over translations

Voice-over translations are a more specialist area when compared to standard translations. Voice-over translations must be restricted to fit the same time-slot as the original otherwise the voice-artist may have to speak faster to make it fit. If the voice-over is going to be used over a video of a different language, then the voice-over translation may include time-codes to help the voice-artist and engineer sync up the voice to the video.

The style of translation is important for voice-overs and should reflect the genre, e.g. if it is for marketing, public information, drama etc. The audio translator will have a copy of the video as a reference and is instructed to translate using a style to match the source material. All our translators have signed an NDA (none disclosure agreement).

This project was recorded in French, Danish, Dutch, English UK, Finnish, Japanese, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, and Korean.

Subtitle translations (SRT)

Adelphi produces SRT files in any language, including making transcriptions of the source video before they are translated to create SRT files for subtitling. Some clients want only the SRT file so that they can produce their own subtitles while others want us to provide the finished video for them.

In SRT subtitling translation, our audiovisual translator (SRT file translator) would create translated subtitles in the target language directly from the source video. Our subtitle translator would then create SRT files that are used to produce burnt-on subtitles.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Subtitling

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Transcription Services

Our transcription services provide time-coded scripts ready for translation. to read more about our transcription services go to transcription and translations services

Offices in the UK and USA

Contact Adelphi if you have any questions regarding audio translations, our translation project managers will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Adelphi has offices in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). For all UK and International inquiries please contact our UK office tel: +44 (0)114 272 3772 or email: sales@adelphistudio.com. For US, Canada, and South America inquiries please contact our office in California tel: 916 414 8714 or email: us@adelphistudio.com

On-screen text, animations and motion graphics localisation

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Creating On-screen text, animations and motion graphics localisation in foreign languages

Adelphi Studio offer a dedicated, localisation service for motion graphics and 2D animation. Using industry standard software such as Adobe After Effects, our experienced team of studio animators and designers can localise your motion graphics or animations directly from the project files.

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Our tech savvy team have years of experience producing 2D/3D animations, motion graphics and visual effects; familiar with key frame animation, transitions, titles, keying, rotoscoping and masking, our team can accommodate almost any motion or 2D graphic localisation you may need for your videos.

Samples and tests can be sent for your approval, in order to ensure you or your client is satisfied with how the animations are looking with the new, localised material. Your projects will of course be kept with the highest of confidentiality.

on-screen text localisation

Explainer and Animated describer videos are popping up all over the web, showcasing services simply and quickly; get ahead of the competition and extend your global reach now by localising your animated videos!

Adelphi can get translate your animation directly from the original video into the target language you require. Our professional and trained translators and transcribers only work in their mother tongue, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Contact us now to target a whole new community and advertise your company precisely and accurately on a global scale!

You send us the project files and source material, we’ll send you the translated, localised video!

Brazilian Portuguese or European Portuguese – what is the difference?

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To the untrained ear Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese can sound like two different languages due to many differences in pronunciation and phonology, as well as vocabulary, spelling and grammar. Here is a brief summary of some of the differences..

The Portuguese spoken in Portugal is often referred to as more ‘closed’ due to the tendency to pronounce vowel sounds with a more closed mouth, whilst Brazilian Portuguese speakers will produce more open vowel sounds, which many would say makes it easier to understand and perhaps more exaggerated. The pronunciation of the ‘de’ sound, for example in the word universidade can be quite a good indicator of either European or Brazilian Portuguese. In Portugal you will hear a more harsh sound, similar to a short and sharp ‘duh’, whilst in Brazil you would hear a softer ‘dgee’ sound. This indication can also be heard in words which end in a K, or a P. For example if a Brazilian was on their way to a workshop de hip hop, you would hear workee shoppee dgee hippee hoppee. As well as this, in Portugal the sound of an S at the end of a word will sound more like SH. For example the word for the number two will be pronounced more like doySH, rather than doySS as in Brazil.

The vocabulary of Brazil and Portugal can also differ. For example, the word rapariga is very often used in Portugal to say girl, whilst in Brazil they use the word menina. In fact in Brazil, rapariga means something else entirely – so be careful! In Brazil you would go to the banheiro, whilst in Portugal you would need to go to the casa de banho (bathroom). In Brazil, you will always hear você (you) in both formal and familiar situations, whilst in Portugal you will hear the word tu used between friends, family and in casual situations.

Although they may have their differences, Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese are the same language. To hear the difference between Brazilian and European Portuguese for yourself, take a listen to any one of our many Portuguese voice-over samples!

European Portuguese courtesy of Catia:

Brazilian Portuguese courtesy of Bruna:

Go to https://adelphistudio.com/vo-services/portuguese-voice-over-services/ and https://adelphistudio.com/vo-services/brazilian-portuguese-voice-over-services/ to hear more!

 

Adelphi offices

Adelphi Studio offer subtitling and voice over services globally from our offices in the UK and the USA.

All US, Canadian, and South American enquiries should be directed to our US office while all other enquires should go to our UK office.

UK Office
Tel : +44 (0)114 272 3772
Email: sales@adelphistudio.com

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Tel : 916 414 8714
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Professional Vietnamese Male Voice Artists

Professional Level Vietnamese Male Voice Artists at Adelphi Studio

Making the vowel sounds. These are the tone rules for vowels with different sounds. It’s like music where only the correct sound can come from the instrument.

Our Professional Vietnamese voice-over artists at Adelphi Studio are able to provide you with high quality recordings for your film, TV, web or DVD projects.

Adelphi also produces Vietnamese translations, transcriptions and can sync the recorded Vietnamese voice back into your video making it ready to publish. We also localise any on-screen text if required.

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Professional Urdu Male Voice Artists

Professional Level Urdu Male Voice Artists at Adelphi Studio

Urdu is usually divided into four mutually intelligible dialects that, for the most part, are also intelligible to speakers of Hindi. Modern Vernacular Urdu is spoken in the large cities, such as Delhi, Lucknow, Karachi and Lahore.

Our Professional Urdu voice-over artists at Adelphi Studio are able to provide you with high quality recordings for your film, TV, web or DVD projects.

Adelphi also produces Urdu translations, transcriptions and can sync the recorded Urdu voice back into your video making it ready to publish. We also localise any on-screen text if required.

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