Translation as a Profession (Benjamins Translation Library)

44 Translation as a Profession2. The localisation project manager retrieves the elements to be localised. Theseinclude:– the ingames [text or dialogue components ‘embedded’ in the game],– the audio script [dialogues and onomatopoeia],– various accompaniments generally referred to as ‘packaging’ [box, back ofbox, CD face, user manual, user’s guide, vouchers, etc.]3. The localisation project manager collects any applicable specifications.4. The translation-localisation environments are set up and tested (choice ofplatform, hardware, software, operators, and resources).5. Batches are made up if applicable.6. Components are sorted out and made into sets:– ingames,– audioscript,– accompaniments.7. The localisation project manager creates the master schedule.8. The localisation project manager recruits the translators with the requiredskills:– To localise the game, depending on the style of the game, platform type andworking languages;– To translate the accompaniments (the skills are those required by any typeof translation except if the ‘accompaniments’ include a Web site requiringspecial skills).9. The translators-localisers analyse the structure and functions of the gameand/or the contents of the accompanying documentation. Special attentionis given to the characters and script of the game. The translation-localisationproject (constraints, modes, options, etc.) is specified.10. The translation-localisation project is validated.11. The localisation project manager [or the translators-localisers] prepare(s) theversions for localisation and/or translation (tagging, conversions, terminology,phraseology, memories, and documentary study if applicable).12. [as the case may be] Support versions are created.13. The translators carry out the translation (including subtitles if applicable).14. The translators check, proofread, revise (quality-control) the translation.15. If applicable, the localisation project manager reassembles all translated material.16. The sound-recording studio records the localised audio scripts.