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Need help to bring audiovisual, creative or entertainment content to life and to share it across borders and cultures?

Then my multimedia production & localization support services might be what you need!​

Some Results I Can Help You Achieve​

Improving already-localized audiovisual entertainment content: feedback on weaknesses, advice on how to proceed, script (re)translation & review, etc.
Creating & localizing audio guides: defining the artistic direction, proofreading & translating the texts, providing the voice-over, etc.
Ensuring the successful expansion into dubbing of sound studios specialized in music: tools to use, processes to implement, best practices to know, challenges to expect and tips to deal with them, etc.
Improving already-localized audiovisual entertainment content: feedback on weaknesses, advice on how to proceed, script (re)translation & review, etc.
Creating & localizing audio guides: defining the artistic direction, proofreading & translating the texts, providing the voice-over, etc.
Ensuring the successful expansion into dubbing of sound studios specialized in music: tools to use, processes to implement, best practices to know, challenges to expect and tips to deal with them, etc.
Making YouTube videos available to a foreign audience: advice on the localization process to implement, script translation, voice recording, subtitles creation, etc.
Establishing a localization strategy for audiobooks: advice as to what tools to use to decrease translation costs while still meeting the readers’ expectations, quality checks & review of existing tools and processes, etc.
…and more!
Making YouTube videos available to a foreign audience: advice on the localization process to implement, script translation, voice recording, subtitles creation, etc.
Establishing a localization strategy for audiobooks: advice as to what tools to use to decrease translation costs while still meeting the readers’ expectations, quality checks & review of existing tools and processes, etc.
…and more!

Services Offered​

Consulting

Advice, feedback and general support based on my knowledge of multimedia content localization & production.

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Voice Acting

Voice performances, synchronized or not to picture, for all types of audiovisual content.

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Subtitling

Adding (or reviewing) text to your audiovisual content to make it accessible to a wider audience.

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Translation & Transcreation

Making content available to your foreign audience while sticking as closely as possible to the original wording, or on the contrary, by focusing solely on conveying the same meaning and tone and using more creative freedom.

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Proofreading & Copy Editing​​

Reviewing your content to ensure at a minimum that it is true to the source material (in case of a translation), grammatically correct and that it sounds natural, with the possibility of going as far as re-writing entire passages and even changing the tone itself to elevate the whole text, while always conveying the same information.

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Audio Quality Assurance

Listening to your audio content to confirm accurate pronunciation and acting performance, that the script was adhered to, proper synchronization to picture when necessary, high sound quality, etc.

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On-Screen Acting​​

Acting performance for all manners of audiovisual content: live action, Motion Capture, etc.​

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Need Something Else?

Not finding what you’re looking for? Not sure of what you need? Then tell us about the support you require or the results you want to achieve, and we’ll develop a tailor-made solution!

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Consulting

Advice, feedback and general support based on my knowledge of multimedia content localization & production.

More Info
Voice Acting

Voice performances, synchronized or not to picture, for all types of audiovisual content.

More Info
Subtitling

Adding (or reviewing) text to your audiovisual content to make it accessible to a wider audience.

More Info
Proofreading & Copy Editing​​

Reviewing your content to ensure at a minimum that it is true to the source material (in case of a translation), grammatically correct and that it sounds natural, with the possibility of going as far as re-writing entire passages and even changing the tone itself to elevate the whole text, while always conveying the same information.

More Info
On-Screen Acting​​

Acting performance for all manners of audiovisual content: live action, Motion Capture, etc.​

More Info
Need Something Else?

Not finding what you’re looking for? Not sure of what you need? Then tell us about the support you require or the results you want to achieve, and we’ll develop a tailor-made solution!

Get in Touch
Consulting

Advice, feedback and general support based on my knowledge of multimedia content localization & production.

More Info
Voice Acting

Voice performances, synchronized or not to picture, for all types of audiovisual content.

More Info
Subtitling

Adding (or reviewing) text to your audiovisual content to make it accessible to a wider audience.

More Info
Translation & Transcreation

Making content available to your foreign audience while sticking as closely as possible to the original wording, or on the contrary, by focusing solely on conveying the same meaning and tone and using more creative freedom.

More Info
Proofreading & Copy Editing​​

Reviewing your content to ensure at a minimum that it is true to the source material (in case of a translation), grammatically correct and that it sounds natural, with the possibility of going as far as re-writing entire passages and even changing the tone itself to elevate the whole text, while always conveying the same information.

More Info
Audio Quality Assurance

Listening to your audio content to confirm accurate pronunciation and acting performance, that the script was adhered to, proper synchronization to picture when necessary, high sound quality, etc.

More Info
Need Something Else?

Not finding what you’re looking for? Not sure of what you need? Then tell us about the support you require or the results you want to achieve, and we’ll develop a tailor-made solution!

Get in Touch

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Customer Cases​

Here are examples of customers I’ve helped achieve their production & localization goals through a mix of services listed above and sometimes some that aren’t listed.
(For customer cases dedicated to each service, see that service’s page.)​

Click on one of the customer logos above to learn more about my work with them.

Click on one of the customer logos above to learn more about my work with them.

Click on one of the customer logos above to learn more about my work with them.

Company: Acamar Films
Website: www.acamarfilms.com
Industry: Animation
Country: United Kingdom

Assignment

Improving the French Version of their Popular Animated Series for Children “BING”

Initial Situation

Acamar Films was looking for a French translator specialized in creative content and experienced working on animation scripts. They needed that person to rework the already-existing translation of a specific character’s lines as it was believed to be the main cause behind their animation series’ somewhat milder-than-anticipated success in France.

After successfully passing their translation test, I was selected for the job. However, because the initial instructions and explanations seemed somewhat incomplete, I used our first online meeting as an opportunity to dig deeper into what the company truly needed, which allowed me to understand they first and foremost wanted to understand why their series wasn’t as successful as expected in France, how to change that, and then of course to carry out the necessary actions.

Therefore we moved from initially discussing a specific service (improving the translation of a specific character’s lines) to discussing a result to reach (knowing the causes & potential solutions to ensure the series’ success in France, and implementing the solutions chosen).

Solution Provided

To reach the results targeted, adaptability was key. So we quickly moved away from trying to list services to be provided and instead agreed on a general approach with key milestones and the possibility to adjust it whenever necessary. I also based my fee on our goal rather than my contribution so Acamar knew I would be available for as long as necessary and would support them in any way I could.

In the end my input included:

Reviewing and comparing the original English versions of the episodes with their translated French versions to identify discrepancies and potential explanations as to why the French series wasn’t as successful as expected.
Providing detailed feedback of my findings, which covered not only the quality of the translation but also the voice actors cast and the accuracy of their acting performances.
Participating in online meetings to help Acamar pick the best strategy going forward; what to focus on and what to ignore based on budget constraints and the level of importance of each issue.
Reworking the French scripts to improve everything that needed improving (within the constraints of the chosen strategy) and to create a glossary & instructions for future translators.
Acting as an advisor on all topics related to the French version of the animation series.

Results

The new French version of the series is currently in production and already several episodes have been delivered to broadcaster France TV. You can also check Acamar’s YouTube channel for a sneak peak at the end result.

Moreover, the company has used my approach, feedback and methods as benchmark and best practices to establish processes to improve other localized versions of their series.

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Company: Cocotte Food Tour
Website: www.cocottefoodtour.com
Industry: Self-guided tours
Country: France

Assignment

Voicing & Localizing the Company’s Self-Guided Tours

Initial Situation

A few months after voicing a video explaining the concept of Cocotte Food Tour, the company’s founder Estelle Réau contacted me, saying she liked my voice and wanted to discuss the possibility of me voicing the self-guided tours themselves.

However, during our initial conversation it quickly became clear that the company actually needed more than just a voice actor for their existing French tours; they needed someone who could proofread/copy edit the scripts, localize them into English, voice them in English and — perhaps most importantly — an advisor on questions related to certain creative decisions (tone to adopt, role of the narrator, how to best feature the founder’s voice, etc.) and the entire production process.

Therefore, we moved from initially discussing a single specific service (voicing the French tours) to discussing a whole range of them, including some I created specifically for her.

Solution Provided

Rather than invoicing each service separately, I offered a fixed price per food tour that included everything necessary to obtain proper French and English versions (proofreading, voice recording, translation and all manners of retakes and adjustments), along with access to my knowledge & advice whenever necessary to make the tours as good as possible.

Results

The audio tours are currently in production, so it’s still a bit early to estimate their success. However, my advice related to the production process has allowed us to save time and simplify several steps. Moreover, the company’s founder was so pleased by my suggestions related to the creative direction of the tours that she’s made them a part of the brand and uses them whenever she introduces her company’s concept (including when looking for financing).

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Click on one of the customer logos above to learn more about my work with them.

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Testimonials​

Here’s what my customers have to say about working with me:

Quality work, quick and professional. We especially liked how David listened to our needs and his input to improve our script.

Julien Lefebvre-Paquet, CEO
Qenacta

I can highly recommend David to anyone who needs an ambitious, conscientious and driven team player. David’s positive attitude also spurs the rest of the team! Great work so far! Hope to work together a lot more in the future.

Mathias Henning, Head of Multimedia Localization
BTI Studios

Alex, Holly and the Project team said you were fantastic to work with and we’re looking forward to doing so again!

Miles Chicoine, Managing Director
Voquent

You’ve got talent, vision and follow-through. You have created an excellent and clear strategic vision; you kept us on time and on budget.

Marguerite Beaulieu, co-founder & partner
Language Team 23

The amazing thing is your ability to communicate naturally with just about anyone: our CEO, the purchasing department, the team members, happy or angry people, younger or older…

Nathalie Amelot, Quality Manager & Project Sponsor
Groupe MND

David is easy to work with, committed and dedicated and he thinks outside the box. He quickly understood what the job was about and we’re very grateful for the weeks during which he helped us.

Christina Almskog, Key Account Manager
Amesto Translations

Thank you for your amazing hard work, we look forward to working on many more projects with you!

Angela Serrano, Head of Talent Management
Translation Bunny

You made a brilliant contribution!

Marcus Lindéen, Director "The Acali Experiment"
Fasad Production

Got a project you would like to discuss?​

Tell me more about the goals you have in mind and/or the services you require (whether listed here or not) and let's make it happen!

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