dublare

Dublare is the process of replacing the original spoken dialogue of audiovisual content with a new voice track in a different language, while the on-screen image remains unchanged. The goal is to render the content accessible and natural for speakers of the target language, often including adjustments for lip movements and cultural context.

It is commonly used for feature films, television series, animated works, and video games intended for local markets. Dubbing can involve various levels of localization, from translating dialogue to adapting jokes, idioms, and cultural references so that the result feels natural to the target audience. Lip-syncing, timing, and voice performance are important technical and artistic considerations in dubbing.

Production typically follows a multi-stage workflow. Translation and adaptation convert the script into the target language, balancing fidelity with natural speech. Casting selects voice actors who fit characters in age, gender, and vocal style, followed by direction and recording in a studio. The process also includes voice coaching, sound design, and mixing to align the new track with the original sound effects and music. Quality control checks ensure intelligibility, consistency, and alignment with visuals.

Dubbing is a central part of localization strategies in many markets and is often preferred for children's programming and wide-release films. It competes with subtitling, offering faster accessibility for some audiences but incurring significant production costs and requiring substantial talent pools. Opinions on dubbing vary, with debates about fidelity to the original performance versus accessibility and cultural adaptation.

See also: Subtitling, Localization, Voice acting, Lip-sync.