Subtitling: an Introduction

The course started with a short theoretical introduction to subtitling, covering: - Types of subtitles; - Subtitling process; - Linguistic and semiotic dimensions of subtitling. We learned about the technical constraints of subtitling and the conventions applied in interlingual subtitling. We analysed given examples and practise preparing subtitles to selected clips using Ooona. The workshop consisted mainly of practical exercises, such as spotting (deciding when subtitles appear and disappear from the screen), condensation and segmentation of subtitles. We've also translated a fragment of a clip into our native language using Ooona. The workshop ended with a discussion about the professional environment and useful resources.