What is a Scouse Accent?
The Scouse accent is one of the most recognised English accents thanks to the iconic band The Beatles, who originated from the City of Liverpool. Known as ‘scousers’, those that speak with the accent are generally from central Liverpool and the surrounding Merseyside area. Scouse is famed for its melodic sound which some people love, […]
Complete Video Translation Rates Guide
Video translation rates depend on a number of factors, such as the language to be translated to and whether voice-over, subtitling, or transcription is required. Translation of audio-video materials is an involved, complex process. Businesses with international audiences as well as producers, can benefit from the service to effectively deliver their message to their target […]
Subtitling Rates Guide
The standard subtitling rates in the industry reflect the years of experience that audiovisual linguists need to craft quality subtitles. Within subtitling services, there are other processes required, such as transcription and translation. The video is transcribed in the source language. The text is then translated into the target language to ensure the highest quality […]
What is a Cockney Accent?
If you’ve been asking yourself, ‘what is a cockney accent?’, this GoLocalise article will be helpful to you. The cockney accent is one of the major accents and dialects spoken in London and historically is associated with the working-class culture of the capital. It is a very unique accent, most known for ‘cockney rhyming slang’. […]
AI Voice Over vs Human Voice Over
AI Voice Over vs Human Voice Over, is it really a rivalry or can they live in harmony? A synthetic voice is no longer something out of a science fiction movie, and it is bringing some changes. It is now a reality that businesses can use to their advantage. AI voice generator technology has come […]
British English Accents Guide for Voice-Overs
The U.K. is one of the most diverse countries for accents, in fact, it is estimated there are 56 different British English accents heard across the island. When deciding on the best British accent for your voice over project, it’s helpful to recognise the differences between each. To effectively communicate their message to their intended […]
English to Norwegian Audio and Video Translation Guide
English to Norwegian audiovisual translation is a niche service that not many localization companies offer. Norwegian is a minor European language with approximately 5 million native speakers residing in the Scandinavian countries, parts of Canada, and Europe. GoLocalise is one of the few audio-video translation companies with a vast network of professional Norwegian translators and […]
Received Pronunciation Accent Guide
When you think of the typically British accent, chances are you are thinking about the Received pronunciation accent. Notice that it is an accent, not a dialect, because the speakers speak Standard English. RP is also known by many other popular terms, such as BBC English, Oxford English, and the Queen’s English. Read on to […]
How to Translate English to Arabic Audio and Video
To effectively translate English to Arabic, your project needs more than just literal script translations. Machine translation software can only go so far. Your arabic audio-visual translation project requires localisation of every production element. Translating and localising videos requires the expertise of humans, and GoLocalise has the best team of professional voice actors and translators […]
Voice-Over Sample Scripts for Demos
Why do you need a Voice-Over sample script for your demos? A voice-over demo is a quick snapshot of your voice talent, and it is one of the critical elements in your voice-over marketing strategy. Otherwise, how else will a potential client know what you sound like? Creating sample scripts for your demos doesn’t have […]