Previously, we’ve talked about how the different steps of DTP are quoted, but let’s have a specific look at how the preparation of some files takes place. Most of the time, clients will require the translation of files which are not readily editable. Since more than a decade ago, these have been scanned or […]
From my experience in the world of translation, Translation Memories (TMs) and Term bases (TBs) are sent in mainly by clients who request to translate large projects or small projects but with frequent updates. In a TB the client may prioritize the translation of certain terms over others, or even mark a translation as a […]
At Trusted Translations we work with a wide variety of customers whose projects lie in many different areas of knowledge. This varied spectrum spans anything from literature to the most technical manuals for all sorts of machinery. Oftentimes, we receive projects from customers whose area of expertise is very specialized or targeted to a specific […]
What is a translation memory? A translation memory or TM as it is often referred to, is a bilingual file that contains text in one language, as well as the translation of said text. The text is stored in the form of segments. In general, segments are pieces of text that can be divided by […]
The demand for translation is in an ever-increasing raise due to globalization, despite the worldwide economic crisis. The conventional way has been to process translations with the help of freelance linguists; however, nowadays there are also thousands of Translation Agencies around the world. One of the usual organizational structures for a Translation Agency involves having […]
As a result of the experience I’ve gained through the coordination and planning of translation and localization projects, I’ve discovered the importance of setting aside enough time to perform a thorough quality control, which is often the key to getting good customer feedback. It’s in the quality control stage when we check to see if […]
Use of Translation Memories Usually, companies expect to have the final approved version of a document before sending it for translation. What you probably do not realize is that by using a TM (Translation Memory), the translator can start working on the project before it has been officially approved. With a TM, costs and delivery […]
SDL released the latest version of Trados, SDL Trados Studio 2009. This new tool brings together the independent applications that were used in the past (Workbench, TagEditor, WinAlign, SDLX, Multiterm, et al.) in one practical and easy-to-use interface. First, it is worth highlighting the new file extension that are used in the program: XLIFF: bilingual […]
As we saw in a previous post, there is a series of factors that determines the possibility for applying discounts to translation services. In this case, I would like to focus a little more on the reductions that result from the use of assisted translation tools. Adequately managing the volume of work is essential to […]