Timed text fails in visible ways: line breaks that feel wrong, reading speed too fast for the audience, speaker labels that drop out, SDH cues that do not match the dialogue, or a platform that rejects the file format entirely. DD treats multimedia as a production discipline - not a translation request with timecodes added at the end.
This is not a public case study claim. It is DD-owned evidence a buyer can request when the work needs vendor review before a scope is approved.
Ask for proof detailsDD coordinates subtitling, captioning, SDH, audio description, dubbing scripts, and voice-over production across 200+ languages through a network of 3,000+ voice talents and 100+ studio partners. The request is scoped by platform, runtime, source language, target languages, caption type, file format, and accessibility requirements - before production starts, not during review.
Watchability is the production standard, not word-for-word accuracy of the source. DD checks timing against reading speed for the target audience, line length against platform spec, speaker attribution against the audio, and sound cues and music flags for SDH files. A subtitle file that is linguistically correct but fails on any of these is not a deliverable.
For voice-over and dubbing: the 3,000+ voice talent pool is matched against language, register, demographic target, and any character or brand-voice specification. Studio partners are matched against the target language and the technical spec for the receiving platform. Sprint delivery is available for episodic series and catalog localization runs - one request covering the full batch, one PM across all episodes.
Accessibility formats are treated as first-class outputs, not add-ons. SDH files include dialogue, speaker labels, sound cues, and music flags. Audio description scripts follow timed narration requirements and platform accessibility standards. Delivery can include multiple formats simultaneously - SRT and VTT and SDH from one production run, organized for upload to the receiving system.
For language company and media operator under your brand programs: DD delivers under your brand. The PM, linguist chain, studio coordination, and file delivery all operate under your presentation requirements. End clients see your platform; DD's involvement is not disclosed. Ongoing series can be scoped as a capacity arrangement - not only episode-by-episode.
Reading speed, line length, and SDH sound cues checked against platform spec — not just translation accuracy.
Step by step
Submit the media file or a sample, runtime, target languages, platform, caption type (subtitle, SDH, audio description, dubbing), and file format requirements.
DD reviews the platform spec, accessibility requirements, and voice or studio needs. A named PM is assigned. Timeline and production approach are confirmed before work begins.
Timing is checked against reading speed, line length against platform spec, speaker attribution against the audio, and sound cues and music flags for SDH. A linguistically accurate file that fails these checks is not released.
Multiple output formats (SRT, VTT, SDH) can be delivered from one production run, organized for upload to the receiving system or platform.
DD checks timing against reading speed, line length against platform spec, speaker attribution against the audio, and sound cues and music flags for SDH. A subtitle file that is linguistically correct but fails on these criteria is not released.
From request receipt through file delivery: script review, talent matching, studio coordination, timing check, and format packaging. One contact for status, scope changes, and platform-specific requirements.
Voice talent and studio partner matching covers language, register, demographic target, and technical spec for the receiving platform. Rare-language studio capacity is confirmed at request review before production is scheduled.
Series and catalog localization runs can be scoped as a sprint — one request covering the full batch, one PM across all episodes. Rolling delivery as content is ready, not waiting for the complete catalog.
Quality stages
The script, platform format requirements, line-length limits, reading-speed target, and accessibility flags (SDH cues, speaker labels) are confirmed before production opens.
A qualified linguist adapts the source text for the target language, observing timing, condensation for reading speed, and cultural localization requirements.
A separate review confirms timing against the audio, line breaks, reading speed for the audience, speaker attribution, and sound-cue completeness for SDH files.
Files are exported in the required format(s) and verified for encoding, platform compatibility, and completeness before delivery.
Send the media asset or a sample, runtime, target languages, platform, and caption type. DD returns scope, PM assignment, and timeline in writing before production begins.
DD delivers SRT, VTT, SDH, subtitle, and caption files. The receiving platform matters because line length, timing, speaker attribution, encoding, accessibility standards, and upload requirements differ by system.
DD checks reading speed against the target audience, line length against platform spec, speaker attribution against the audio track, and sound cues and music flags for SDH files.
Yes. SDH files include dialogue, speaker labels, sound cues, and music flags. Audio description scripts follow timed narration requirements and platform accessibility standards.
DD draws on 3,000+ voice talents and 100+ studio partners. The match covers language, register, demographic target, and any character or brand-voice specification.
Yes. Episodic series and catalog localization runs can be scoped as a sprint - one request covering the full batch, one PM across all episodes or titles.
Yes. Existing SRT, VTT, or subtitle files can be translated or adapted. Send the source timed-text file, video reference, target languages, platform requirements, and timing constraints.
Share the language pair, file type, audience, or problem. DD replies with availability, open questions, handling notes, and the next step before work starts.
