Many OTP translators are involved with various TEDx events, and share their thoughts about translating TEDTalks. The Open Translation Project is also discussed at other events. The videos gathered here can inspire and inform us about the work that goes into the OTP.
TEDTalk transcriptions are made by professional transcribers. TEDx transcriptions are often made by volunteers. They may be interested in the resources we put together regarding transcribing talks.
Every TED Translation is the result of cooperation between a translator and a reviewer. If you're new to this process, you may want to check what we expect from this collaboration.
Some translators prefer to translate online in dotSUB. Others work offline and upload their work afterwards. One of the Hungarian TED Translators compiled a guide to translating offline. The team of Russian Language Coordinators created an illustrated page on Offline translation using Word.
If you're new, you may have many questions. Maybe you'll find some answers in our General FAQ.
Background information about a selection of TEDTalks is available on OTPedia, for you to read, enjoy ... and contribute!
Interesting things happen to TED Translators at TED events. Enjoy the read!
Being concise is the key to writing good subtitles. Polish TED Translator Krystian Aparta shares the tricks of the trade.
TED's OTP is an open source community effort. Its strength lies in the unique collaboration between individuals from different countries and backgrounds. Meet the Dutch TED Translator Community.
In some language communities, translator and reviewer work on the text offline until it's perfect and then re-import it into dotsub. This page has the details of how our Russian translators use Microsoft Word for this.
If, like Thai translator Unnawut Leepaisalsuwanna, you tend to have trouble remembering all the OTP guidelines, his cheat sheet will be a gift from heaven to you.
This page was last edited on 25 August 2011, at 11:08.