Matinée Multilingual

05/12/2024

A new interpretation function in Microsoft Teams meetings will allow participants to talk or listen in the language of their choice. During meetings, Teams' interpreter will be able to mimic your speaking voice using real-time AI-powered speech-to-speech translation 🗣

Up to nine languages will be supported in the early 2025 preview, with further languages to be made available later down the line.

Click the link below to read more about what this new tool could bring to your future meetings. What do you think of this new function? 🤔

Teams will use an AI-powered version of your voice.

03/12/2024

The festive season is upon us, and we understand that Christmas deadlines can be stressful!

Do you have a project that requires a voice over before you put your tree decs up? Or a video that needs subtitling in to multiple languages before you can start your gift wrapping? 🎁 🎄

No worries – we’re committed to meeting all realistic deadlines, so you can deliver in time for Christmas. Contact us today via [email protected], and we’ll be in touch within the hour.

29/11/2024

Get ready for some laughs and insights with our guest speaker, Tom Aurelius, in today’s episode of ‘You’re in Studio One’ 🎙️

As he chats with Callum, Tom shares his journey from being a sound arts graduate to becoming a jack-of-all-trades. Having dabbled in project management, content marketing and now part of the sales team at Matinée Multilingual, his experience shows how a creative background can lead to diverse opportunities.

Have a listen to Tom’s growth story, and advice for anyone within the creative industry 🎧

For your weekly dose of inspiration and industry knowledge, listen on:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0sf9F8ENrTXK4bGNU4Aoxw?si=IASetwLqSAyM23j91cbdjg

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/matinee-multilingual/youre-in-studio-one-episode-3-tom-aurelius-account-manager-marketing-coordinator-at-matinee-multlingual?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Podbean – https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bxeqp-1754bd5

28/11/2024

We’ve been working in the translation industry for over 30 years, and work only with experienced translation professionals. Whether you need an English set of subtitles translated into multiple languages, or a voice over script adapted for a global audience, we’re here to help ✨

Our talented linguists work hard to maintain the integrity of your message, whilst also respecting the local culture and values so you can be confident that you’ll be engaging with your target audience in a respectable, authentic way.

Why not get in touch with us today via [email protected], to find out how we can help you with your translation needs? 🤔

26/11/2024

What better way to start our Tuesday morning, than with this fantastic client review? 🎉

We’re always happy to hear that we exceeded our client’s expectations, so we are always delighted when we receive positive feedback like this ✨

If you want to know how we can help you with your next project, contact us today to learn more about our services, and how we can support you on your upcoming project! 🤝

22/11/2024

Joining Callum in this week’s episode of ‘You’re in Studio One’ is the inspiring Emily Moulton 🎙

Emily is the Business & Employability Manager for film, theatre, and television at the University of Reading. She supports creative students in their career journeys by offering them industry advice, support, and introducing them to local companies in the industry.

If you’re currently a student or are thinking about a career within the creative industry – this podcast is for you! 🎧

For your weekly dose of inspiration and industry knowledge, listen to ‘You’re in Studio One’ on:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dP2uLGtpJKbp0G2P3OdVH?si=nS_-zOXmSUyiFHpNZ5nXSg

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/matinee-multilingual

Podbean – https://matineemultilingual.podbean.com/

20/11/2024

Thinking of becoming a voice actor? Don’t be afraid to start small because that is exactly what Arabic voice artist Arwa did 10 years ago and today; she’s a seasoned pro!

Arwa started out with just a mobile phone to record voice-overs and has since built a professional home recording studio delivering voiceovers from IVR messages to training courses. 🎙️✨

Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, read Arwa’s story in the link below!

We've sat down with Arabic voice artist, Arwa, and have spoken about her career in the voice over industry so far.

19/11/2024

Calling all voice artists! 🎙

We are currently recruiting new voice talents (both male and female) who are able to speak the following languages:
• German (Swiss)
• Austrian
• Bulgarian
• Slovenian
• Latvian
• Estonian

Fancy working with us? Then we'd love to hear from you. Please follow this link to our voice artist sign-up form, and a member of our team will be in touch: https://lnkd.in/gkDeZ8S9

15/11/2024

Stop the scroll and have a listen 👂

Episode 1 of ‘You’re in Studio One’ is now live!

As we embark on our brand-new podcast journey, join us for an engaging conversation with CH Video’s Gary Wales, Creative Lead at the award-winning video production company based in Reading.

Listen to Gary’s fantastic insights on his creative processes, past challenges, his career journey so far, and what he believes is in store for the future of the creative industry… don’t miss out! 🎧

For your weekly dose of inspiration and industry knowledge, listen to ‘You’re in Studio One’ on:

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U0jmJsa1ZQFSjRVS5LHbN?si=Ftq0bmJQSrW1QMR8zlJZPw

Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/matinee-multilingual/youre-in-studio-one-episode-1-gary-wales-creative-lead-at-ch-video

Podbean – https://matineemultilingual.podbean.com/e/youre-in-studio-one-episode-1-gary-wales-creative-lead-at-ch-video/

14/11/2024

Drumroll please...

We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new podcast – You’re in Studio One 🎙

Hosted by our very own Callum Stott (Sales Director at Matinée), join us and listen to inspiring stories from our network of clients and friends from within the creative industry.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, our coffee shop-style conversations with producers, voice artists and industry creatives has something in store for everyone.

We can’t wait to share this with you!

You’re in Studio One – Have a listen to us tomorrow on Spotify, Soundcloud or Podbean 🎧

13/11/2024

Only 1 day to go until our big announcement 🎙

We can't wait to share what we've been up to!

11/11/2024

We've got an exciting week coming up... 🎙️🎉

The Matinée team have been hard at work, creating something new that we’re really proud of! Watch this space as we can’t wait to share with you what we’ve been up to for the past couple of months.

Get your listening ears at the ready and keep an eye on our social media pages this week! 👀👂

08/11/2024

Aloha, folks! With the much-anticipated Moana 2 due to be released next year, we've taken a look at the star-studded cast who voices the characters in this Polynesian animated film. 🥥🏝️🌊

From a leading member of the former girl group Pussycat Dolls, to the man who voices as Boba Fett – each voice actor adds depth and brings their characters to life in this heart-warming Disney tale about forging meaningful connections, working together as a family and finding your identity.

We've had a look in to the voices behind the character's of Disney's new upcoming movie: Moana 2.

06/11/2024

Did you know that voice actor Kellen Goff from Five Nights at Freddy’s is autistic?

Though this should not matter in his line of work, there is still a long way to go in accepting neurodivergent talents within the voice over industry🎙️

Check out the conversation below, hosted by Backstage and Voice Trax West, to learn more about how you can contribute to changing the neurodivergent narrative in the voice acting industry 👇

In this insightful and empowering conversation, top casting directors and neurodivergent voiceover talent discuss the importance of authentic representation ...

05/11/2024

Remember, remember, the 5th of November! ✨

If you have an upcoming project that could do with a bit of extra “sparkle”, drop us an email at [email protected], to find out how we can help you with our high-quality voice over, subtitling, and localisation services 🎙

From all of us here at Matinée Multilingual, we wish you a very happy and safe bonfire night 🎇

01/11/2024

Now more than ever, audio-visual content has become an integral part of our daily lives. We watch videos for work, for education, for entertainment – but what if we are to watch a video that is not in our native language? 🤔

That's where subtitles come in! Subtitles play a crucial part in the audio-visual world by making content accessible to audiences based all over the globe, regardless of language barriers or hearing capabilities 🌍

We’ve had a look into the history behind subtitles, and how the process of creating them has evolved over time. Grab yourself a cuppa, and have a read via the link below! 👇

We’ve had a look into the history behind subtitles, and how the process of creating subtitles has evolved over time.

31/10/2024

Looking for something to watch with the family as you dig into some Halloween treats? 🍬

Here’s our top 5 animated spooky films! From Tim Burton’s Co**se Bride to Lee Unkrich’s Coco, these films sport an amazing array of voice actors including Helena Bonham Carter, Dakota Fanning, Adam Sandler and Gael García Bernal.

So, set the mood at home with these terrifying tales, have a fang-tastic Halloween and a fa-boo-lous day ahead! 🎃👻🍭

29/10/2024

We don’t just walk the walk – but we talk the talk too 😎

At Matinée, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional work and providing impeccable client service for every project we take on. We are always delighted to receive such positive feedback, and are so grateful when we are recommended to new connections as a result 🚀

Get in touch with us to learn more about our voice over, translation, and subtitling services, and how we can help you with your next project! 🙌