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Do TED talks have subtitles?

Do TED talks have subtitles?

Thanks to our volunteer TED Translators, TED Talks are subtitled in over 100 languages.

How do you get subtitles on Ted Talks?

How do I activate subtitles for videos on TED.com or the TED app?

  1. Click the “speech bubble” icon in the lower right corner of the video player.
  2. Choose your language.
  3. Subtitles will begin when you start the video.

How many subs does TED talks have?

It has over 14.7 million subscribers and over 2.6 billion views as of September 2021.

How do I become a TED translator?

Here’s what you need to know to get started….Requirements

  1. Volunteer translators should be fluently bilingual in both source and target languages.
  2. Volunteer transcribers should be fluent in the transcription language.
  3. Volunteer translators and transcribers should be knowledgeable of subtitling best practices.

Are TED Talks translated?

The idea of translating TED Talks came about by popular demand. The program launched in 2009, with 300 translations in 40 languages, created by 200 volunteer translators. Today, more than 120,000 translations have been published in 116 languages (and counting), created by more than 33,000 volunteers.

How long should subtitles be on screen?

A maximum subtitle length of two lines is recommended. Three lines may be used if you are confident that no important picture information will be obscured. When deciding between one long line or two short ones, consider line breaks, number of words, pace of speech and the image.

What does TED stand for slang?

British Slang. Teddy boy. a male given name, form of Edward or Theodore.

What is a TED translator?

TED Translators are volunteers who make these ideas accessible to audiences worldwide by translating TED Talks online into 116 languages. The TED Translators program enables volunteers to subtitle TED Talks at scale. Apply today to become a TED Translator at ted.com/translate and spark positive change in the world!

How can I volunteer for TED Talks?

Official TED conferences (TED, TEDGlobal, TEDWomen, etc) use TED staff to support the conference, so there are typically no opportunities for volunteers. However, some TEDx events may need the help of volunteers.

Is subtitling a job?

What does a subtitler do? Subtitlers make it possible for films to be enjoyed by audiences all over the world and by the deaf and hard of hearing. Subtitlers are usually employed by specialist post-production companies but sometimes work on a freelance basis.