The EssentialShowbiz Dictionary™

of Entertainment Industry Terms

Dubbing

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What does Dubbing mean?

Dubbing refers to the process of replacing the original dialogue in a film or television show with a new audio track in a different language or for improved sound quality. Dubbing is commonly used in international film distribution to make content accessible to audiences who speak different languages. It can also be used in post-production to correct poor audio or to replace an actor’s voice with that of a professional voice actor.

Example:A popular Hollywood film is dubbed into multiple languages to reach international audiences, with voice actors providing dialogue in French, Spanish, and German.
Example: A television show uses dubbing to correct poor audio recorded during an outdoor scene, replacing the original dialogue with cleaner, studio-recorded audio.

Did You Know?
In some countries, dubbing is more common than subtitles, with many international films regularly dubbed for mainstream audiences!

You can also find “Dubbing” and related terms in this category: Distribution and Exhibition.
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