Introducing Audiovisual Translation by Szarkowska, Agnieszka & Jankowska, Anna instant download

Introducing Audiovisual Translation by Szarkowska, Agnieszka & Jankowska, Anna instant download

This pioneering book, Introducing Audiovisual Translation, offers comprehensive insights into all facets of audiovisual translation and media localisation. The book serves as a comprehensive guide spanning seven chapters and begins by introducing you to audiovisual translation (AVT). It goes on to explore the historical backdrop and highlight the distinctions from traditional written text translation. The authors expertly navigate you through the primary AVT modalities: interlingual subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, subtitling for the deaf and hard of hearing, live subtitling, and audio description. A blend of theoretical concepts and practical, real-world examples in various languages ensures a seamless understanding of the fundamental principles of AVT. It clearly guides you through the most important aspects of each type of AVT. Designed for those exploring various AVT forms, budding audiovisual translators, and those interested in contemporary AVT trends and research, this book is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts in the field, spanning translation, linguistic students, and educators in AVT across higher education and media localisation programmes. Agnieszka Szarkowska is an AVT researcher, academic teacher, and media localisation trainer. She works at the University of Warsaw and is a co-founder of AVT Masterclass. Anna Jankowska is a media accessibility researcher, academic teacher, and media accessibility trainer. She works at the University of Antwerp and Jagiellonian University in Kraków, and is a co-manager of OPEN Expertise Centre for Accessible Media and Culture and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Audiovisual Translation.