Forum: Subtitling
Topic: Rates per minute for short YouTube videos
Poster: julid01
Post title: Define per-minute rates for YouTube video translation
First off, congratulations on taking the initiative! It's awesome that you're exploring opportunities like this. Pricing can be tricky, especially when you're just starting. It's crucial to strike a balance between what's fair for your effort and what the creator can afford.
A common approach is to calculate your desired hourly rate and estimate how long it would take you to translate a minute of video. If you're just starting, you might want to consider a rate that reflects your skill level and the time it takes you to do a quality job.
For instance, if you want to earn $10 per hour and you estimate it takes you 15 minutes to translate a 1-minute video, then $2.50 might be a reasonable starting point.
As you gain experience and build a portfolio, you can adjust your rates accordingly. It's also a good idea to communicate openly with the animator about your pricing, ensuring it's fair for both parties.
Remember, your work has value, so don't undervalue yourself, but also be mindful of the budget constraints of the content creator. Good luck, and I hope it's a rewarding experience for you!
Sure thing! You could suggest to the animator that they consider using automatic translation video for the initial draft of the subtitles. However, it's important to note that these translations may not be perfect and might require human review and editing for accuracy and fluency.
This approach can help reduce the workload and cost for the initial translation, and then you can be brought in for the crucial step of refining and polishing the subtitles to ensure they are high-quality and contextually accurate. It's a collaborative approach that combines the efficiency of technology with the precision of human expertise.
Topic: Rates per minute for short YouTube videos
Poster: julid01
Post title: Define per-minute rates for YouTube video translation
First off, congratulations on taking the initiative! It's awesome that you're exploring opportunities like this. Pricing can be tricky, especially when you're just starting. It's crucial to strike a balance between what's fair for your effort and what the creator can afford.
A common approach is to calculate your desired hourly rate and estimate how long it would take you to translate a minute of video. If you're just starting, you might want to consider a rate that reflects your skill level and the time it takes you to do a quality job.
For instance, if you want to earn $10 per hour and you estimate it takes you 15 minutes to translate a 1-minute video, then $2.50 might be a reasonable starting point.
As you gain experience and build a portfolio, you can adjust your rates accordingly. It's also a good idea to communicate openly with the animator about your pricing, ensuring it's fair for both parties.
Remember, your work has value, so don't undervalue yourself, but also be mindful of the budget constraints of the content creator. Good luck, and I hope it's a rewarding experience for you!
Sure thing! You could suggest to the animator that they consider using automatic translation video for the initial draft of the subtitles. However, it's important to note that these translations may not be perfect and might require human review and editing for accuracy and fluency.
This approach can help reduce the workload and cost for the initial translation, and then you can be brought in for the crucial step of refining and polishing the subtitles to ensure they are high-quality and contextually accurate. It's a collaborative approach that combines the efficiency of technology with the precision of human expertise.