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We are a Mumbai-based media production company. We need freelance subtitlers to translate and subtitle Punjabi (and some in a mix of Punjabi-Hindi) documentary footage into English. The footage: Interviews and observational documentary material featuring colloquial, rural spoken Punjabi, including regional dialect, idioms and slang. You must: Be a native Punjabi speaker who grew up speaking rural or village Punjabi Write natural, fluent English (not literal word-for-word translation) Have prior subtitling experience (documentary or film preferred) Be comfortable with subtitle software (Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, Premiere, or similar) Deliver clean .SRT files, with .VTT or other formats on request Be able to handle about 50-60 minutes of content a day Deliverables: Time-coded English subtitles, synced to picture Consistent handling of names, places and cultural terms Flagged notes on unclear audio or ambiguous phrases Standards: Max 2 lines per subtitle, around 42 characters per line, reading speed of 17 to 20 characters per second. We will share a style guide. To apply, include: Your Punjabi dialect or region (Majha, Malwa, Doaba, other) Samples of past subtitling work, or a short sample translated from Punjabi to English Your rate per audio/video minute Your weekly availability Test: Shortlisted subtitlers will subtitle a 3-minute clip, paid at a pre-decided rate, before we award the project.
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As a Punjabi native speaker hailing from the Majha region of Punjab, I bring a unique advantage to this subtitling project. My deep familiarity with colloquial, rural Punjabi including dialects, idioms and slang is going to ensure accurate and culturally sensitive translations that maintain the spirit of the original content. With years of experience in film translation and subtitling using software like Subtitle Edit, Aegisub, I understand the importance of not engaging in word-for-word translation but ensuring natural and fluent English for maximum comprehension. I've handled more than 250 projects as an experienced remote freelancer, many of which were translation or transcription-oriented. I am also well-versed with different forms of data management and analysis including spreadsheets, VBA macros and have experience with subtitle software. Hence, handling around 50-60 minutes of content a day won't be an issue for me. Moreover, my service extends beyond mere translation; I believe in value addition. With every hour spent on subtitling your footage, you can expect concise deliverables that live up to the industry standards regarding reading speed (17 to 20 characters per second) and line length (max 42 characters per line). My fluency in English along with knowledge in various software results in quick turnarounds without compromising on quality. Choose me as your Punjabi to English subtitler for a smooth end-to-end process with impeccable results!
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As a Mumbai-based individual well-versed in multiple programming languages, I admit subtitling may not be at the forefront of my skills list. However, I strongly believe that my adaptability, resilience, and knack for picking up new systems will enable me to excel at this role. Over the years, I've honed a unique expertise in languages and dialects - not only am I a native Punjabi speaker with heightened familiarity with rural and village colloquialism, but my experiences span different APIs, cloud technologies, and linguistic nuances. I can guarantee clean .SRT files and efficient handling of about 50-60 minutes of content per day. Though my background is diverse with niche focuses on AI and Machine Learning as well as Data Analysis, I have an enormous capacity for learning and applying new skills. Participating in your test would not only allow me to showcase my ability to translate naturally from Punjabi to English but also demonstrate my fast adaptation rate and tenacious work ethic. Although the style guide will be provided, I'm more than willing to incorporate any specific instructions or preferences you may have into the work process.
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Hi there, Based in Pathankot (Majha), I am a native Punjabi speaker with a PSEB matriculation. I specialize in translating rural Majhi dialects and idioms into natural, engaging English, capturing the authentic cultural context rather than relying on rigid, word-for-word translations. I am comfortable with subtitling software like Subtitle Edit. I can deliver accurately time-coded .SRT files that strictly adhere to your technical standards. Samples: [English: "The sudden storm caught us completely off guard. Instead of beating around the bush, the village elder told us to bite the bullet and harvest whatever we could before the fields flooded. It was raining cats and dogs, and by the end of the day, half the workers were feeling under the weather, but we managed to save the crops just in the nick of time." Punjabi: "ਅਚਾਨਕ ਆਏ ਝੱਖੜ ਨੇ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਸੋਚਣ-ਸੰਭਲਣ ਦਾ ਮੌਕਾ ਹੀ ਨਹੀਂ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਇੱਧਰ-ਉੱਧਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਮਾਰਨ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਏ, ਪਿੰਡ ਦੇ ਸਿਆਣੇ ਨੇ ਸਾਨੂੰ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਹੌਂਸਲਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਜਿੰਨੀ ਵੀ ਫ਼ਸਲ ਵੱਢੀ ਜਾ ਸਕਦੀ ਹੈ, ਖੇਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਾਣੀ ਭਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ-ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਵੱਢ ਲਈਏ। ਮੀਂਹ ਵੀ ਬੜੇ ਜ਼ੋਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਰ੍ਹ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ, ਅਤੇ ਦਿਨ ਢਲਣ ਤੱਕ ਅੱਧੇ ਕਾਮਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਸਰੀਰ ਢਿੱਲਾ-ਮੱਠਾ ਪੈ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ, ਪਰ ਅਸੀਂ ਐਨ ਮੌਕੇ 'ਤੇ ਫ਼ਸਲ ਬਚਾਉਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਾਮਯਾਬ ਹੋ ਗਏ।"] Rate: [₹80 per audio minute for the full project] Weekly Availability: [30 hours a week]. I can comfortably handle the requirement of 50-60 minutes of content per day and I am ready for 3-minute clips. Best regards, Prithvi Sharma
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