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When you join TED Translators,

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you will work with a global 
community of volunteers

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to make extraordinary ideas accessible.

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Before you get started,

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let's cover how to create good subtitles.

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The best subtitles can be 
easily read by viewers;

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there's enough time to 
read the on-screen text

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and process what the speaker is saying.

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When you create subtitles,

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stick to these simple rules.

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Never use more than 
two lines per subtitle.

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In most languages,

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if a subtitle is longer than 42 characters,

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break it into two lines.

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Make sure each subtitles is 
on screen for at least on second.

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Never combine two incomplete sentences 
in one subtitle.

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Include sound information in parenthesis.

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Represent on-screen text in 
square brackets.

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Next, here's what to expect 
as a new TED Translator.

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After your application is accepted,

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you can select a talk to transcribe 
or translate.

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Start with a shorter talk,

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so you can get quick feedback 
from an experienced volunteer.

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Speaking of experience:

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only volunteers with at least 
five subtitled talks

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can review other TED Translators' work;

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this ensures new volunteers 
get the best advice.

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Finally, a language coordinator will 
check your reviewed subtitles

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and approve them for publication.

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You'll receive credit for 
your subtitles on TED.com.