MEDIA ACCESSIBILITY FREELANCE | SDH & CAPTIONING SPECIALIST
INTERLINGUAL & INTRALINGUAL SUBTITLING FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (SDH)
In recent years, there has been significant progress in making media fully accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Subtitling remains the most widely used and effective tool, giving people with any level of hearing loss equal access to cinema, theater, television, education, conferences, social media, and more.
SDH subtitles play a vital role in broadening knowledge, fostering opinions, and driving social and professional inclusion. They also support literacy, reading comprehension, and oral language acquisition. If you want to break down communication barriers and advocate for accessible content, I am here to help you achieve that mission.
EXPERIENCE
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic Mediation from Macerata University (Italy), my final dissertation was about Afro-American English and its representation through the media. I then specialised in audiovisual translation and media accessibility through a Master’s Degree in Seville (Spain).
I then did several internships at subtitling agencies of various European countries, amongst these I completed my last traineeship at the audiovisual unit of the European Parliament in Luxembourg.
Later, I spent a year collaborating with a dubbing studio in Rome, providing dubbing assistance, post-production script transcription, and dialogue translation.
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HOW IT WORKS
Unlike standard subtitles—which focus primarily on translating and adapting spoken words—SDH subtitles incorporate key, non-verbal audio cues that are essential for understanding the plot but unperceivable to deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers. This includes how something is said (hesitations, tone, pitch, and emotional nuances), who is speaking (speaker identification, color coding), and environmental sounds (sound effects, background noise, music cues).
Beyond these specialized accessibility elements, the subtitling workflow follows these core stages:
1. Transcription: once I receive your video, I transcribe the post-production script (if one isn’t provided).
2. Subtitle Creation (Spotting / Timing): using dedicated software, I set the precise timecodes for when each subtitle appears and disappears, ensuring seamless alignment with visual cuts and audio events.
3. Translation & Adaptation: I translate and condense dialogues and audio cues to suit comfortable reading speeds and character limits, using creative strategies to preserve the full intent and emotional impact of the scene.
4. Quality Assurance & Proofreading: I perform a comprehensive check to ensure accuracy, proper timing, and strict adherence to accessibility standards.
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QUESTIONS (FAQ)
HOW MUCH DOES A SDH SUBTITLING SERVICE COST?
Pricing depends on several factors, including video length, audio clarity, speech pace, specialized or technical vocabulary, and whether translation across languages is required.
Get in touch and tell me about your project! Share your specific requirements, and I’ll prepare a customized quote for you.WHAT ARE THE TURNAROUND TIMES?
Turnaround times depend on project length, technical complexity, linguistic nuances, and multilingual requirements. For example, creative dialogue adaptation naturally requires more time than straightforward technical material.
Drop me a line with details about your media content, and we can evaluate and schedule a timeline that fits your project.WHY DO YOU FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY ON SPECIFIC SECTORS?
While all translators share a common foundation, true mastery comes from specializing in specific fields. Deepening expertise in a dedicated domain ensures top-tier quality.
I specialize in creative and media-focused translation, which is why I don’t handle certified or legal translations. To put it into perspective, you wouldn’t ask a dermatologist to perform an eye exam! Focusing on what I am truly passionate about gives my work a distinct edge in quality and nuance.
