#SlowTranslation

dr nicky imrie

@njimrie.bsky.social

9 months ago

Slow translation manifesto The case for 'slow translation,' carried out by human experts.

Powerful manifesto @iti-uk.bsky.social #SlowTranslation "by people who care about words & meaning, & who value the time needed to research & understand the intricacies of the source text before translating it into the target language with precision, skill & artistry."
tinyurl.com/ITISlowTrans...

SUBTLE - the Subtitlers' Association

@subtleuk.bsky.social

9 months ago

A sweaty and moody-looking Ivan Drago from "Rocky IV" at a boxing match. Meme text says "Folks be assigning entire seasons with 48hr deadlines like... if they die, they die"

#SubtleMemes #Burnout #SlowTranslation #l10n #AVT

Institute of Translation and Interpreting

@iti-uk.bsky.social

1 year ago

Man's hands playing upright piano. Overlaid on the image are the words "It takes more than having two hands to be a good pianist. It takes more than knowing two languages to be a good translator."

It takes more than having two hands to be a good pianist. It takes more than knowing two languages to be a good translator.

Cultural knowledge, excellent writing and subject expertise are just some of the skills that set a translator apart.
#xl8 #translation #slowtranslation #ITICommunity