I work as Senior Theatrical Subtitling Operator at Pixelogic Media in Burbank, Los Angeles.
I perform technical QC and post processing of all 2D theatrical subtitle files, making temporal and positional corrections according to client guidelines and procedures using Lemony and EZTitles subtitling software, ensuring subtitle assets meet the required standards prior to mastering.
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I create final subtitle XMLs (and other file based deliverables) in 50+ languages for Digital Cinema, online platforms and Home Entertainment, ensuring outputs adhere to highest quality standards and specifications, making temporal and positional corrections according to client guidelines and procedures.
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I complete subtitle QC reports for further troubleshooting and participate in root cause analysis of any subtitle rejections.
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Additionally, I review and create English UK and US Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing and Closed Captions using EZTiles.
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I hold a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Subtitling and Audio Description from the University of Surrey, UK, through which I gained experience working with feature films, documentaries, television series, comedy and children’s programmes.
Working at BBC Global News in London, I produced closed captions in English for 10+ programmes a week with under 3 hours turnaround for BBC World News America and BBC World News Japan using speech recognition software. This included factual and documentary programmes HARDtalk, Panorama, Dateline London, Newsnight, Our World, Talking Business, Intelligence Squared Debate, India Business Report, the technology show Click, The Travel Show as well as the Queen's Christmas Broadcast. All captions were created by respeaking, using Swift subtitling software and Dragon Naturally Speaking speech recognition software.
I oversaw the in-house Japanese translation studio, which broadcasted live to BBC World News Japan. Additionally, my duties included file versioning and quality checking for Netflix and Hulu, generating monthly billings reporters and training new team members.
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As a Subtitle Coordinator at Motion Picture Solutions in London, I created subtitles for trailers and features for worldwide distribution for Universal and Sony Pictures UK. This involved reformatting subtitles and creating originations required for the theatrical DCP format and a variety of other formats: Home Entertainment, Broadcast and VOD.
I worked with Spot subtitling software to create XML files for 50+ languages and provided a QC service to advise clients and internal Production teams on subtitling queries and requirements.
As a Subtitling Technician at Eikon Group in London, I created subtitling projects for trailers, television shows and feature films for worldwide distribution using Lemony software.
I managed incoming subtitle files from a variety of sources, including XML, PAC, SRT, STL file formats, reviewed subtitles for up to 50 languages to create XML files for delivery to clients such as Sony, Fox, Universal, Paramount and CBS. This involved working with the theatrical DCP formats SMPTE and InterOP as well as and PAL and NTSC for DVD.
I carried out quality checks and addressed subtitling and language errors, while working closely with the Production and Mastering teams to ensure all subtitles meet client requirements.
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