Checklist for proofreading subtitles
This checklist is essential and expected of you to go through before you submit your proofreader suggestions of the translation in Localizor.
- Check for SGP (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) errors. Does the translation have ungrammatical sentences, missing punctuation, or same word is repeated twice.
- Always proofread and QC with playing the video together with the subtitle translation.
- Does the translation follow terminology (character corruptions/diacritics)? Check with the KNP and formality sheet provided. Take note of any recurring terms that may be missing from the KNP and do a final check for consistency. Take note of the formality register – at least between principal characters. Notify Dicentia PM if KNP has not been filled out.
- Perform a validation check in Localizor. It helps you to find the following possible errors in the subtitle translation:
Whitespaces
Redundant text
Reading speed issues
etc. (Anne write more to this section) - Always check for plot-relevant on-screens and that the subs are top aligned when subs cover one-screens.
- Check for missing translation or mistranslation.
- Search to see if hyphens are following TTSG guidelines.
- Check if the translator credits are correctly written (Anne make a link on the website): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oNJQBbfTCGBeziKjYftn-J5JU2KHFU7_CThZryQ_llg/edit#gid=0
- Are all FN (Force Narrative) added? Check to see if all necessary narratives are included.
- If show guide is provided, please check it to see if you’ve missed anything.
- Does the subtitle translation follow Netflix TTSG for your local language? Check also for Netflix TTSG updates.
Timed Text Style Guide (TTSG):
Please select your languages from the Netflix TTSG: