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Media and Entertainment Localization

Expand, engage and entertain your global audiences with scalable media localization services, including dubbing and subtitling that combine advanced AI tools with human expertise.
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Global Reach
Expert studios and talent across the globe.

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AI-Powered Tools
Leverage AI for dubbing and subtitling for high-impact results.

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Cultural Authenticity
Ensure meaningful experiences for audiences anywhere.

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United Nations
Adobe
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IBM
Coca-Cola
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Our Services

Media Localization Solutions

Human Dubbing and Voice-Over

Professional voice talents and in-studio direction, from script translation and adaptation to casting, recording and mixing, ensuring high quality storytelling in any language.

Subtitling and Captioning

We provide comprehensive subtitling localization, ensuring accurate and perfectly time-synced subtitles that preserve your message and maximize its impact.

Video Localization

Fully adapted on-screen content, including motion graphics, callouts and visual text translation, to ensure visual references or graphics are fully understandable by the target audience.

End-to-End Multimedia Localization Expertise

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Local Expertise

While other media localization providers might be keen to lock you into expensive studio time, we take a different approach. We don't rely on a single in-house studio, we have direct access to different partner studios, local expertise, cultural insights, and talent for authentic localization. This also allows for greater capacity, flexibility, better quality results and competitive pricing.

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Quality Talent

Access to unparalleled networks of trained, experienced voice talents and technical expertise, tailored to any industry or language – including entertainment, elearning, marketing, healthcare, and more.

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Flexibility

Our innovative approach means we can easily scale projects to suit your needs and manage them effectively from kick-off to delivery - and beyond.

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Efficiency

We combine the latest AI technology with human expertise to ensure every project is cost-effective, compliant, and on-time.

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Accessibility

We ensure your media is truly accessible. Our expert localization covers everything from closed captions for the hearing impaired to UI text adapted for cognitive ease, meeting WCAG, ADA, and other global compliance standards. Engage everyone with content designed for all abilities.

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Human Dubbing

Professional Human Dubbing for Impactful Storytelling

Bring depth, nuance, and cultural authenticity to your videos with expert voice talent. Perfect for high-impact content where emotion and precision matter most.

5 out of 5 star rating

“Acolad has the expertise to provide end-to-end localization on the scale that we need.”

 

Lesley Foster, Global Franchise and Research Leader, Swiss Precision Diagnostics (Clearblue)

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Let’s Expand Your Reach

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Frequently Asked Questions

New to media localization? We have answers.

What is media localization?

Media localization is the process of adapting multimedia content—including video, audio, and interactive media—to meet the linguistic, cultural, and regional preferences of a specific audience.

Can Acolad handle large-scale multimedia localization projects?

Yes, we specialize in managing large-scale projects efficiently, ensuring consistency and quality across all target audiences.

How does Acolad maintain brand identity across different languages and markets?

We collaborate closely with your team, using native linguists to preserve your brand voice and message integrity in every market.

What measures does Acolad take for content security and confidentiality?

We employ stringent data security protocols and confidentiality agreements, ensuring your content remains secure throughout the localization process.

Can your localization processes integrate with our existing workflows?

Absolutely, our services are designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing media production and content management systems.

How do you ensure consistency across multimedia formats like video, audio, and text?

Our integrated localization processes, language experts and dedicated project managers ensure uniformity in terminology, style, and message across all formats.

What is your capacity for simultaneous multilingual launches?

We have the expertise and infrastructure to support simultaneous multilingual releases, meeting tight deadlines with precision.

Do you offer localization testing or quality assurance for localized media?

Yes, we provide comprehensive quality assurance and testing to ensure your localized media meets high-quality standards and audience expectations.

How quickly can you scale localization efforts if our project scope expands suddenly?

Our flexible infrastructure, partnership approach and extensive network of linguists allow us to quickly scale localization efforts to meet your evolving needs.

Can you customize voices and subtitling styles to match our corporate standards?

Yes, we fully customize AI and human voice selection, as well as subtitling styles, to align precisely with your corporate guidelines or other requirements.

What kind of reporting and visibility do you provide throughout the localization project?

We offer transparent, regular progress updates and reporting through dedicated project managers, ensuring you stay informed every step of the way.