*comprehensive and practical: provides both the theoretical grounding and coverage of the core skills needed for any course in subtitling *widely applicable: focuses on general practice but takes in account points of contention, regional and medium-bound variants and new developments which are shaping the field *website provides exercises, sample film clips in a range of languages and access to the standard subtitling software, providing users with invaluable material for application and practice

"Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling" is an introductory textbook which provides a solid overview of the world of subtitling. Based on sound research and first-hand experience in the field, the book focuses on generally accepted practice but identifies current points of contention, takes regional and medium-bound variants into consideration, and traces new developments that may have an influence on the evolution of the profession. The individual chapters cover the rules of good subtitling practice, the linguistic and semiotic dimensions of subtitling, the professional environment, technical considerations, and key concepts and conventions, providing access to the core skills and knowledge needed to subtitle for television, cinema and DVD. Also included are graded exercises covering core skills. "Audiovisual Translation: Subtitling" can be used by teachers and students as a coursebook for the classroom or for self-learning.It is also aimed at translators and other language professionals wishing to expand their sphere of activity.
While the working language of the book is English, an accompanying DVD contains sample film material in Dutch, English, French, Italian and Spanish, as well as a range of dialogue lists and a key to some of the exercises. The DVD also includes WinCAPS, SysMedia's professional subtitling preparation software package, used for broadcast television around the world and for many of the latest multinational DVD releases of major Hollywood projects.

*comprehensive and practical: provides both the theoretical grounding and coverage of the core skills needed for any course in subtitling *widely applicable: focuses on general practice but takes in account points of contention, regional and medium-bound variants and new developments which are shaping the field *website provides exercises, sample film clips in a range of languages and access to the standard subtitling software, providing users with invaluable material for application and practice