Dubblering

Dubblering is a term used in media production to describe the creation or duplication of audio or video content for distribution, localization, or alternate formats. The exact meaning and usage of the term vary by language and industry, but it generally refers to processes that add or duplicate content across language or format boundaries.

In film and television, dubbing involves replacing the original dialogue with speech in another language or creating alternate audio tracks such as commentary or accessibility tracks. The process typically includes translating the script, casting voice actors, recording performances, and mixing the new dialogue with sound effects and music to align with the on-screen action as closely as possible. Voice direction, timing, and localization quality are important considerations in dubbing.

In music and broader audio production, dubbing can refer to duplicating a vocal or instrumental part to create a thicker, fuller sound, often enhanced with effects or delay inspired by dub music. The term can also describe the practice of adding post-production effects to an audio signal after recording.

Historically, dubbing originated with early sound cinema as a method to reach multilingual audiences and has evolved with technology and streaming distribution. Modern dubbing faces ongoing challenges such as achieving accurate lip-sync, preserving cultural nuance, and managing cost and turnaround times. In some regions, dubbing is distinguished from subtitling, while in others it serves as the umbrella term for language localization of audio content.