Other Services

OTHER SERVICES

SIMULTANEOUS WRITTEN TRANSLATION

Simultaneous written translation (known as CART, or communication access real-time translation) is a method of language transfer where the input language is in the form of speech and the output language is written. This method of translation is done simultaneously.

The results of this form of translation are usually projected onto a monitor screen on stage or in an event room real-time, so that participants who require this service, such as those who are deaf, or elderly or hearing impaired, can understand what the speaker is saying.

TEXT INTERPRETATING

Text interpretation, also known as sight translation, is a variation on interpreting where the input in the source language is a text and the output is spoken. Text interpreting is the opposite of simultaneous written translation.

Typically sight translation is used in the midst of interpreting, where data may be written in the source language and needs to be translated at the moment in the target language, and the interpreter immediately interprets while reading the text.

However, there are times when sight translation is necessary in its entirety. These instances include when a report is delivered with reference materials in the source language, and in this instance, the role of the interpreter is conducted at greater speed using sight translation rather than translating in written form.

TRANSLATED TEXT EDITING

In addition to translation services, we also provide editing services. Generally speaking, the editing fee is half the rate of translation, however this is to be determined after the viewing the translation which is to be edited.

Translated text editing is a final check of the results of a translator, where the editor can amend where necessary, including aspects such as:

  • whether the message/meaning is conveyed accurately;
  • whether the text is easy to understand, and flows cohesively and naturally;
  • whether the word choice/diction is suitable;
  • whether there are unclear, ambiguous, or multiple possible interpretations of meaning;
  • whether there are overly verbose, superfluous or ineffective sentences;
  • whether the tone of the writing is in accordance with the goals of the writer and appropriate to the target reader;
  • whether the client’s style-guide has been followed, if a style-guide is provided;
  • whether there are inconsistencies in translated terminology;
  • proofreading services.

We offer translated text editing services for texts in Arabic, English, Italian, Japanese, German, Korean, Mandarin, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tetum, Thai and Vietnamese.   

PROOFREADING

In the context of translation, proofreading is the task of checking the results of a translation that has already been through the editing process.

This job include:

  • checking that the rules of the target language grammar and writing rules (including spelling, punctuation etc.) are followed correctly;
  • checking there is no repetition or inappropriate abbreviations;
  • checking there are no typos.

We offer proofreading services for texts in Arabic, English, Italian, Japanese, German, Korean, Mandarin, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tetum, Thai and Vietnamese.

SUBTITLING SERVICES

Alongside translating documents, we also offer subtitle translation services for films, series, advertisements, company profiles and more. The fee for subtitle translation services can be agreed upon per minute, per project or as a lump sum. 

We currently offer subtitle translation in English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin and Turkish.

TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES

In general, transcription is the translation of spoken word into written text. Materials that may need to be transcribed include audio, video and other forms. 

The types of transcription include:

  1. Verbatim: the detailed transcribing of what is spoken so that the message that is conveyed is exactly what is being said. These details include writing down exactly what is said, word-for-word without exception, including nonverbal speech, such as the clearing of throat, applause and other sounds. 
  2. Proceeding (clean-read transcripts): the transcription of the meaning of what is being said. In this method, words that do not contribute to the overall meaning of the speech are not included, such as the repetition of words, and any nonverbal details. Mistakes in grammar are corrected at the end to provide a more reader-friendly version. 
  3. Summary: the transcription of what is spoken in summary form.
TRANSCREATION

Copywriting is the writing of advertisement scripts, either for printed ads or TV commercials, radio commercials and various other forms of branding communication. 

Transcreation (translating in a copywriting style) is the translation of a script from the source language to the target language with a touch of copywriting technique, where the style of the translation tends towards a more flexible and persuasive manner, as best suits the language of advertisements.

NOTETAKING SERVICES

Should you require notetaking, such as for a meeting or seminar, amongst other events, we provide note-takers with the output in the target language you require, including: Indonesian, English, Japanese, Mandarin, etc.

Our note-takers are highly-skilled language experts who can translate orally, consecutively or simultaneously, and can follow along well in any number of events. Of course, they also possess strong writing skills and experience in note-taking. 

The fee for our notetaking services may be in the form of half day, full day, or per project basis.

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION

Learning a foreign language really demands an instructor who loves teaching, is skilled, has experience with a variety of different student characteristics, is flexible and meets the requirements that facilitate a conducive teaching and learning process.

Should you be looking for a foreign language teacher such as the one described above, whether for face-to-face or online classes, we are able to assist you by providing foreign language instructors who teach Arabic, English, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.

Additionally, we also provide Bahasa Indonesia language instructors for foreign language speakers.

BILINGUAL MC’s

A successful event need not just solid preparation, but also the appearance of a master of ceremonies. 

If you are putting on an event, such as a product launch, the opening of a factory, a wedding reception, a family gathering, a festival, a competition, or other events, we provide professional bilingual MC’s and non-bilingual MC’s. 

We currently provide bilingual MC’s in English, Japanese and Mandarin.

BILINGUAL MODERATORS

Nowadays, many events include a discussion panel that include a panel with someone using a foreign language. It would certainly be highly effective, then, if the moderator of the event was not only a highly skilled moderator, but also fluent in that foreign language as well. 

There is often a need for a moderator who is also able to speak a foreign language with participants who are also bilingual. 

Should you require a moderator with foreign language skills, we provide a bilingual moderator service, with moderators skilled in foreign languages including English, Japanese, and Mandarin, who can moderate both online or on-site.

BILINGUAL VOICE OVER TALENTS

A Voice Over (VO) is the sound of a voice that is recorded separately to be used in films, series, company profiles, on radio/television and other forms. During a voice over, only the speaker’s voice is heard, and the speaker (the voice over talent) does not appear onscreen. 

To produce a VO requires a silent setting without any outside noise disturbance or disruption, and as a result the best source should be recorded at a studio with an experienced editor to edit the recording. 

Our VO fees include studio rental and editing and are calculated either hourly or per project.

BILINGUAL TOUR GUIDES

Do you need a tour guide who is fluent in a foreign language? We can provide a bilingual tour guide to accompany you to tourist destinations either in Indonesia or abroad. 

We currently employ tour guides who are also fluent in Arabic, English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian and Turkish.

LIAISON OFFICERS (LO’s)

During events, especially large-scale events, there are times when a liaison officer (LO) is required for certain guests to facilitate their needs before, during or after an event.

Should your guest not speak Indonesian, a LO with fluency in your guest’s foreign language would be highly beneficial.

We provide LO services in foreign languages including Arabic, English, Italian, Japanese, German, Korean, Mandarin, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

PAYMENT

The Republic of Indonesia Regulation No.7/2011 article 21 states:

1) The Indonesian Rupiah shall be used in:
a. Each transaction for the purposes of payment
b. The settlement of any other obligations that must be met with money; and or
c. Any other financial transactions that occur within the Region of the United Republic of Indonesia.

As a result, we only accept your payment in Indonesian Rupiah. Payment can be made via bank transfer, cash or other agreed upon methods.

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