Dubber: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
dubber
[ หdสbษr ]
film industry
A dubber is a person who provides voice overs for the original audio of a film, television show, or video game. This involves replacing or augmenting the original dialogue with their own performance, often in a different language. Dubbers play a crucial role in making content accessible to audiences who speak different languages. Their work requires not only strong voice acting skills but also a good understanding of the original content's emotional nuances.
Synonyms
localizer, voice actor, voice artist.
Examples of usage
- The dubber perfectly captured the emotions of the character.
- After the dubber's work, the film was released in several languages.
- The dubber's job is to ensure the translated lines match the original intent.
Translations
Translations of the word "dubber" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dobrador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฌเฅเคฌเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Synchronsprecher
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengisi suara
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฑะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ dubbingowiec
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฉใผ
๐ซ๐ท doubleur
๐ช๐ธ doblador
๐น๐ท dublajcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋น๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุจูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ dabรฉr
๐ธ๐ฐ dabรฉr
๐จ๐ณ ้ ้ณๆผๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ dublar
๐ฎ๐ธ dublari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะฑะปัะถัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dublajรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ doblador
Etymology
The word 'dubber' originates from the term 'dub,' which itself comes from the British slang term 'to dub' meaning to make a copy of something. This later evolved to mean adding or replacing audio on a film. The practice of dubbing began in the early days of cinema, particularly in the 1930s, as filmmakers sought to reach wider audiences by translating their works into different languages. As technology advanced, dubbing techniques improved, allowing for more professional and seamless audio replacements. Dubbers emerged as essential contributors to the film industry, especially with the globalization of entertainment in the late 20th century. The word 'dubbing' has since expanded in use, now encompassing various forms of audio editing in media production.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,908, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.