Interested in the field of interpretation, translation, and localization? Join our talks with Alicia Back (registered court interpreter) and Meeyeon Lee (subtitle translator) as they share their experience as an interpreter/translator in the U.S. This webinar series will give you a taste of different types of interpretation/translation jobs as well as candid advice and tips on how to join the field and thrive in it.
Session 2: How to Become a Subtitle Translator by Meeyeon Lee
Curious about who’s behind the subtitles in popular TV shows and movies? We welcome Meeyeon Lee, the founder of Tangerine Media Translation, as she shares her four-year experience of creating subtitles for renowned streaming platforms. By following her journey as a subtitler, participants will learn about the following topics:
-How are subtitles made?
-What are the different types of subtitles?
-How does the subtitling market work?
-How can I become a subtitle translator?
-How can I use subtitles to learn English?
Meeyeon Lee is a freelance translator working for the world’s most prominent streaming platforms. As a PhD in psychology, she tested the waters of translation by volunteering to translate Coursera courses and TED Talks. Working from her cozy home in the Bay Area, she enjoyed being a translator and has stayed in the field ever since. She now translates various types of media content from TV shows, films, filmmaker commentaries, documentaries, to animated family series.
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