EP 18 - Tools of the Trade
Peter and Patrick discuss common software tools used in the translation process, the benefits of each, and ways to find more information on how to use them effectively.
Oct 29, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Translation Confidential
Join host Peter Argondizzo and expert guests from around the translation industry to get an inside look at how language translation can benefit your business while bridging the communication gap in today's globalized world.
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Episodes
EP 17 - Student to Professional: Getting a Job in the Translation Industry
Peter and Patrick are joined by Bailey Mitchell to discuss the process of entering the translation field as a student, types of potential positions, do's and dont's in applying for jobs, what to expect as a new project manager, and important skills you should hone.
Oct 08, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
EP 16 - Translating Video Content
Peter and Patrick are joined by the team at Flikli to discuss the process of translating and subtitling video content and its importance in garnering the attention of global audiences. They go over the use of subtitling and narration, recommendations of when to use each type, what translating video does for exposure, the proper way to set up a translation workflow, what to expect from project timelines and useful case studies. Visit flikli.com to plan your next video project!
Sep 23, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 16
EP 15 - How To Become a Freelance Translator
Peter and Patrick discuss starting a career as a freelance translator, best practices for finding a job, how to gain experience, becoming familiar with industry-specific tools, finding a specialization, and establishing long-term work relationships.
Sep 09, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
EP 14 - Corporate Buying Programs
Peter and Patrick are joined by Morgan Reyes, Project Manager at Argo Translation to discuss what corporate translation buying programs are, the benefits for large organizations, the potential drawbacks of this streamlined process, and the basics of setting up such a program.
Sep 03, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
EP 13 - Utilizing MadCap Flare
Peter and Patrick are joined by Kimberly Miller, Production Manager at Argo Translation, to discuss the ins and outs of MadCap Flare, one of the premier technical authoring and publishing platforms available. They delve into the basics of what Flare is, how it works, primary benefits, translating content with MadCap Lingo, handling content updates, and optimizing Flare projects for translation.
Aug 23, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
EP 12 - Yes, We Need Your Source Files
Peter and Patrick discuss what actually constitutes a "source file" and why translation service providers absolutely need them to complete a project successfully. They also go over what can be done with PDF files, what website crawlers do (or don't do) for the translation process, sending text in an email, older/less effective publishing programs, why you can get different quotes when you don't provide a source file and trying to hit a translation "home run" with the wrong equipment.
Aug 14, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
EP 11 - The Translation Pyramid
Peter and Patrick discuss the three main factors that make up every translation project (price, turnaround time, and quality) and how changing one inevitably alters the other two while ideal balances for different types of projects are provided.
Jul 26, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
EP 10 - All About RFPs
Peter and Patrick discuss the finer points of what goes into Requests for Proposals for translation projects, what elements should be included, and common mistakes companies should avoid when looking for the right language services provider.
Jul 12, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
EP 9 - Google Translate and the Pitfalls of Machine Translation
Peter and guest Patrick Daley discuss Google Translate for websites going away for good, the limitations of machine translation currently, and solutions you can potentially use in place of pure machine translation.
Jun 25, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
EP 8 - Vacation, Borrowing, and Language Norms
Peter and Patrick go over Patrick's recent trip across Europe and discuss language norms outside of the U.S.
Sep 20, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
EP 7 - Does Size Coincide With Better Service?
Peter and Patrick discuss why potential customers choose larger language service provider firms and whether or not that corresponds to a difference in product quality.
Sep 20, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
EP 6 - Web Development
Peter and Patrick go over the history of translating for the web, effective ways to get your web content translated, and ways to make the translation process easier.
May 17, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
EP 5 - Translation in Education
Peter and Patrick discuss translation services used by educational institutions, legal requirements, and ways to help bridge the gap between school districts and limited English proficiency families.
Feb 22, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
EP 4 - Translation in Manufacturing
Peter and Patrick discuss translation in the manufacturing industry.
Feb 05, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
EP 3 - Reviewing Client Review
Peter and Patrick discuss the common practice of clients reviewing translations internally and how it alters the translation process for the LSP (for better or worse).
Dec 21, 2017•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
EP 2 - Machine Translation
Peter and Patrick give a crash course on the basics of machine translation and how it's currently being used in the translation industry.
Dec 14, 2017•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
EP 1 - Translation Memory
Welcome to Translation Confidential! Peter and Patrick introduce themselves and tackle their first topic, translation memory.
Nov 20, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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