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When you join TED Translators,

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you will work with a global [br]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 [br]can be easily read by viewers;

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there's enough time [br]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 [br]two lines per subtitle.

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In most languages,

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if a subtitle is longer [br]than 42 characters,

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break it into two lines.

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Make sure each subtitle is on screen[br]for at least one second.

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Never combine two incomplete sentences [br]in one subtitle.

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[It's not very good-looking.]

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Include sound information in parenthesis.

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Represent on-screen text [br]in square brackets.

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

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After your application is accepted,

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you can select a talk [br]to transcribe or translate.

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Start with a shorter talk,

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so you can get quick feedback [br]from an experienced volunteer.

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Speaking of experience:

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only volunteers with at least [br]five subtitled talks

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can review other TED Translators' work;

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this ensures new volunteers [br]get the best advice.

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Finally, a language coordinator [br]will check your reviewed subtitles

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and approve them for publication.

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