Translating Documentaries with AI – Fast, Accurate, and Scalable

Why Documentaries Are Perfect for AI Dubbing

Documentaries have characteristics that make them ideal for AI-based translation:

• Structured and clear narration
  Most documentaries follow a logical, paced speech style — perfect for processing and voice synthesis.
  
• Low emotional volatility
  Unlike drama or fiction, documentaries rarely involve extreme emotional expressions like screaming or whispering.
  
• Long-form value
  Documentaries often have long runtimes and rich information — which makes it more worthwhile to translate them into multiple languages.
• Evergreen content
  Many documentaries are reused across channels or platforms, making multilingual access a smart long-term investment.
  
  

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Your Translation Options – And Their Limits

Subtitles

Subtitling is affordable and fast, but may distract from visuals — and lacks emotional connection.

Pros: Simple, accessible
Cons: Limited engagement, not fully inclusive

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Traditional Voiceover / Dubbing

Studio dubbing offers excellent quality — but is time-consuming, expensive, and rarely scalable for large projects.

Pros: Natural voice work
Cons: High cost, long lead times

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AI Dubbing with Dubly

The smart solution: Dubly combines speed, cost-efficiency, and quality, offering:

• Natural-sounding voices
  
• Optional Lip Sync
  
• Custom glossaries for domain-specific language
  
• Native Speaker Review for stylistic and cultural fine-tuning
• Support for bulk workflows and large files
  
  

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Why Dubly Is Ideal for Translating Documentaries

• High translation accuracy powered by advanced AI
  
• Custom glossaries for medical, scientific, or technical terms
  
• Speaker recognition and support for multi-speaker content
  
• GDPR-compliant, secure processing – your data stays safe
  
• Optional native speaker control for maximum quality
  
• API and manual workflows – designed for flexibility
• Optional high-res delivery including ProRes formats for post-production use
  

Key Challenges – Solved by Dubly

1. Complex terminology
→ Handled with account-level glossaries and tailored prompts

2. Multiple voices and roles
→ Multi-speaker detection and voice matching included

3. Accuracy and natural flow
→ Refined by optional Native Speaker Control for grammar, speed, pronunciation, and more

4. Long runtimes & large files
→ Dubly is built to handle extended content efficiently, even via API or bulk upload

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