| Pages in topic: < [1 2] | Trying to get into subtitling. How can I get work? Thread poster: EirTranslations
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EirTranslations 
Ireland
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sure...thanks but how does one network? I have offered my services to `practically the whole world (not to mention that people dont even read my CV properly, just got a very irritating reply cause someone didnt really bother to look). I do not plan to live on subtitling but wanted to combine this with regular translations, where i do have experience, just to add some variety in my work.
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| | | | Cristiana Coblis
Romania
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| meet with colleagues | Nov 22, 2005 |
as often as possible. Translators working in subtitling in your area or at powwows, seminars, conferences etc. It's important to have contact with colleagues. A lot of work comes through and from colleagues and I have been asked by clients to make up teams or recommend other colleagues that work in a certain speciality (such as subtitling). It is not a mafia, as it was called, it's a network and it's very functional. When you have big projects you need help from people you can rely on, that's wh... See more as often as possible. Translators working in subtitling in your area or at powwows, seminars, conferences etc. It's important to have contact with colleagues. A lot of work comes through and from colleagues and I have been asked by clients to make up teams or recommend other colleagues that work in a certain speciality (such as subtitling). It is not a mafia, as it was called, it's a network and it's very functional. When you have big projects you need help from people you can rely on, that's when networks come in handy Plus it's a lot of fun.
Don't be dissapointed about such reactions, people are often tired or they had a bad day etc. Agencies must be flooded with CVs everyday and they go through them sometime, maybe not immediately. If you are an experienced translator and have a good CV they will be sure to keep your CV and contact you later
My experience is that clients "grow" in time, and I think it's normal, they have to test you, then see how you handle jobs, deadlines etc., then they will contact you more regularly as the cooperation matures. I have been on a client's database for more than one year before they sent me a job (a small one), then they started sending few jobs and far between, and now they send me work every week and sometimes too much. Since then three years have passed. This client is in subtitling, you have to be patient
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| | | | | Getting into subtitling ..... | Nov 24, 2005 |
http://www.vsi.tv/about.php?lang_id=1&nav_id=4&sub=3
Iwas very touched by your frustration with trying to get into an "industry". I am ex-advertising and know how closed and clique-y an industry can be.
I had a quick look on the internet and the above linkis is an internationdubbing company based in London who have job offers looking for Spanish-English subtitlers ... See more http://www.vsi.tv/about.php?lang_id=1&nav_id=4&sub=3
Iwas very touched by your frustration with trying to get into an "industry". I am ex-advertising and know how closed and clique-y an industry can be.
I had a quick look on the internet and the above linkis is an internationdubbing company based in London who have job offers looking for Spanish-English subtitlers - they are even offering training - the idea here is " willing to work - will move".
A couple of other ideas look up film festivals. The salento International film festival from 9-17 sept 2006 subtitles all international films - why not try contacting them in advance.
Also look up organisations that are involved in Television broadcasting and the deaf as this is an area which is attracting much attention in that television should offer "equal opportunities" to those with hearing impairment.
As far as networking is concerned there are a number of Universities that are calling for papers or coments on various aspects of this profession - try calling departments perhaps they need someone to carry out nterviews with dubbing companies or subtitlers!
Hope these suggestions may help.
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| | | | EirTranslations
Ireland
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TOPIC STARTER | thanks again! | Nov 24, 2005 |
Thanks to you both, and all of you again...
I have sent my CVs again to more agencies, even offering to work for "free" as pro-bono work just to get the experience needed, but nothing...will keep trying...also trying to meet with colleagues..but still trying to figure out all i need to start out as a freelance translator here in the netherlands, invoicing, vat etc..its such a nightmare....and i feel like im new in this although really my experience is translation goes back 10 years.... See more Thanks to you both, and all of you again...
I have sent my CVs again to more agencies, even offering to work for "free" as pro-bono work just to get the experience needed, but nothing...will keep trying...also trying to meet with colleagues..but still trying to figure out all i need to start out as a freelance translator here in the netherlands, invoicing, vat etc..its such a nightmare....and i feel like im new in this although really my experience is translation goes back 10 years...its the oddest feeling!
Thanks for the link...gonna send my CV right away and keep my fingers crossed....it would be a nice xmas present this year to get 1 itsy bitsy teeny translation, specially in subtitling....lets hope this years xmas is better than that of the last few years...
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Try your local media, not only the big names in the Net... ask in local channels, national TV's, film festivals, et cetera... this could give you some good leads
Good luck!
| | | | tintiri
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| do not despair | Nov 29, 2005 |
I've had a similarly frustrating experience in trying to start as a subtitler. After doing a University course in dubbing and subtitling I contacted THE 4 Sofia-based agencies here specialising in movie translations but got no reply. A few months later I got in touch with a TV editor who was looking for film translators and now I am translating 1-2 feature movies a month. Of course this does not pay my bills, but I prefer to keep it as a hobby anyway.
I agree that networking is crucial as ... See more I've had a similarly frustrating experience in trying to start as a subtitler. After doing a University course in dubbing and subtitling I contacted THE 4 Sofia-based agencies here specialising in movie translations but got no reply. A few months later I got in touch with a TV editor who was looking for film translators and now I am translating 1-2 feature movies a month. Of course this does not pay my bills, but I prefer to keep it as a hobby anyway.
I agree that networking is crucial as it's a relatively small community where reputation is paramount. So keep trying and it'll pay off in the end. My advise is to send your CV to all the TV channels (including local ones), shop around in local translators' forums, contact colleagues/lecturers from your subtitling course, try to find local subtitlers and ask them for advice on how to make your first steps in this business.
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| | | | EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 23:31
Member (2005)
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TOPIC STARTER | thanks again! | Nov 29, 2005 |
Thanks, both of you (and all who replied!) Yes, I didnt think of TV channels, film directors etc and film festivals, I think that's a great idea...I finally did get one reply today, from Softitler (anyone worked with them?) asking me to fill in a questionnaire though and informing me about a series of tests etc that I will receive once I send them my complete form...I'm not expecting anything, but well, I suppose one reply is better than nothing, I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
T... See more Thanks, both of you (and all who replied!) Yes, I didnt think of TV channels, film directors etc and film festivals, I think that's a great idea...I finally did get one reply today, from Softitler (anyone worked with them?) asking me to fill in a questionnaire though and informing me about a series of tests etc that I will receive once I send them my complete form...I'm not expecting anything, but well, I suppose one reply is better than nothing, I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
Thanks you guys...I will however keep trying...subtitling is just one of the areas I wish to explore as a translator so that my work is more varied...I mean who hasn't at one time been fed up of translating the same documents over and over again? I think its great to have these sort of mixes...This afternoon I also did a videogame test (never worked on videogames) and I'm also keeping my fingers crossed for that since I really enjoyed doing the test and was more interested as I worked through it...when I got to the end, I felt like playing myself!
Anyhow...a kiss and a hug to all from the Netherlands, really snowed under here, I think I just saw a Penguin ▲ Collapse
| | | | Cristiana Coblis
Romania
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That's very nice Just a short mention before wishing you the best of luck and happy subtitling : pls remember that you can check outsourcers in the Blue Board section of proz.com and usually find plenty of reference.
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