Chinese video and audio translation services

One in six people speaks Chinese. About 15% of the world’s population speaks Chinese as their mother tongue.

2.3%

The Chinese economy grew 2.3% in 2020, despite Covid-19 shutdowns causing output to slump in early 2020.

1st

In a postcovid world, China was the first economy to recover.

Are you planning to release a podcast or a video for the Chinese market? LenseUp provides fast, accurate and competitively priced Chinese translation of videos and audio files, always tailored to your requirements. Ask us for a free quote.

Translation of video and audio files for the Chinese market

Audio or video translation into Chinese requires, in addition to linguistic skills, real technical expertise. At LenseUp, our translators are all specialized translators in this field and are always supported in their work by expert audio and video technicians. Whether you wish to superimpose voices over the original version, transcribe the script of a video or add subtitles to your multimedia supports, LenseUp will deliver quality translations that are perfectly adapted to Chinese culture.

Multimedia translations into Chinese: our services

Voice over in Chinese

Sometimes the process of localisation of multimedia content will require voice overs – particularly for explainer videos or corporate videos.

At LenseUp, we have taken an innovating approach to voice over, and we will work with your company to ensure the highest quality output for your multimedia content in Simple Chinese.

Audio translations in Chinese

LenseUp is your translation agency to translate audio files in Chinese: podcasting, news, messages, audio ads…

Simplified Chinese subtitling services

Subtitling involves more than simple translation into Chinese. The process requires a high level of technical knowledge and keen attention to details to ensure that the message conveyed can be understood by your Chinese audiences, regardless of the source languages. Our approach allows us to provide high quality subtitling services in simplified Chinese.

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Translation areas

E-Learning
Retail
Social networks
Explanatory videos
Product videos

Podcasts
Audio guides
Video games
Webinars
Information and news….

Online video marketing in China

Digital marketers should not overlook the value of branded online video to their audiences. China’s video platforms such as Youku and Baidu Video are very popular amongst local populations –particularly those of the younger demographic.

Now inevitable in editorial plans and among marketing trends, the videos have shown in recent years to be able to guarantee a strong engagement.

With increased exposure, you can generate more leads for your business or get more followers for your brand. Within social media, it’s also easier to get people to find and share lvideos.

Video marketing is an effective tool in your digital marketing arsenal that can help you reach your Chinese audience, expand your brand and ultimately drive more sales.

Podcasting in China

While podcasting is a relatively new form of media in China, more than half (50.5%) of respondents say they listen to podcasts every day, according to the first survey of podcasting in the country from PodFest China.

Apple Podcasts is the most popular podcast app in China, followed by audio content platforms – Ximalaya FM and NetEase Cloud Music. It is worth noting that 72.5% of the respondents are accustomed to using podcatcher or directory-based podcast app developed by international companies, rather than domestic audio platforms.

Chinese language facts

Simplified Chinese is a version of Traditional Chinese with simpler characters. It is different from the traditional system in 2 ways:

fewer strokes are needed to write a character
fewer characters in common use

Simplified Chinese is the standard way of writing in mainland China. In mainland China and Singapore, Mandarin is the spoken language and people resort to Simplified Chinese when they write.

In China, around 10 million people – in a total population of 1.3 billion – speak English. That’s fewer than one in 100. So if your company is willing to address the Chinese market, you definitely need to translate your video / audio files.

The world’s second biggest economy saw a sharp decline in the first three months of 2020 during coronavirus lockdowns. However, China’s economy grew by 3.2% in the second quarter following a record slump. In 2019, Gross National Income per inhabitant was 10.400 us$.

Multimedia translation services of video and audio files: how do we work

Your dedicated account manager will be in touch with you to discuss the project with you and provide you with a quote based. Once confirmed, we’ll immediately begin with the translation of your audio or video file in Chinese.

1. Analysing the video or audio file in the source language.
We will analyze it (length, number of words, business sector…) and will send you a quotation for the translation in Chinese.
2. Transcription
Transcription of the audio or video file is automatically created using speech recognition technology. It is then proofreaded by our professional native translators.
3. Translation process
Our expert translators translate and adapt content in Chinese, meeting technical constraints, such as synchronization.
4. Voice over and audio recording in Chinese
Recording of the voice-over according to a specific timing, to match the original video, or audio file. Background music can also be added at this stage.
5. If needed, subtitling
We can also add subtitles in Chinese within the media with precise timing to match the on-screen action. The result is a high-quality product that is meaningful to your Chinese audience.
6. Delivery
Usually, we deliver the final video with voice-over or subtitles, or the audio file via Dropbox, or through a secure FTP. We can also upload and publish your video / audio files in Chinese on a video or podcast platform. Finally, we are also able to publish the video / audio files in Chinese as well as the text transcript on your website, to improve your SEO.

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