PROFILE
English to Tamil, Media Localization Expert, Creative Scriptwriter, Translator, Transcriber, Subtitler, Voiceover Talent & Advertising Professional with 30 years’ experience in producing and managing cross-cultural media communications projects.
SKILLS OVERVIEW
* Multilingual capability:
- Native bilingual fluency in English, Tamil
- Professional working fluency in Japanese (JLPT N2).
* Translation, voiceover, dubbing, subtitling and website localization provided in English, Tamil and Japanese
* . Editing provided in English, Tamil and Japanese.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), iMedia Trans, Subtitle Workshop, Subedit, SDL Trados, WordFast, Cafetran Espresso.
LOCALIZATION EXPERIENCE
Subtitling:
* In-house subtitling provider for a satellite TV channel broadcasting popular Indian films and TV shows: Subtitled numerous episodes of English and Tamil TV drama series as well as Tamil films into English
* Subtitled, proofread and verified numerous episodes of English TV series and documentaries into Tamil for various global streaming entertainment companies
* Subtitled several Tamil Feature Films and TV series into English and QC’ed Tamil to English subtitles for several projects for an online broadcaster based in South East Asia
* Subtitled numerous corporate videos and TV commercials from English to Tamil and Japanese for various clients in North America
Transcription Services:
* Provided translation and transcription services for feature films, corporate videos, training videos, conferences, documentaries and commercials for a variety of production companies and advertising agencies in India
FILM & TV EXPERIENCE
§ Scripted dialogue for Tamil feature film “Chirutha” – currently 2 screenplays in development in Mumbai, India
§ Conceived and scripted English TV series “Vampire dairies” for Indian TV
§ Scripted numerous TV segments for variety shows for Indian TV channels
