Different aspects of the business Thread poster: María Teresa Taylor Oliver
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I'm a bit confused about the different aspects of the business, i.e. editing, proofreading, desktop publishing.
I know the essential differences of translation vs. interpretation, of course. What confuses me are the three aspects above.
If desktop publishing is getting the document to look exactly like the original, by way of, well, DTP software, then what is editing? And how does editing differ from proofreading?
I know this seems like something I should... See more I'm a bit confused about the different aspects of the business, i.e. editing, proofreading, desktop publishing.
I know the essential differences of translation vs. interpretation, of course. What confuses me are the three aspects above.
If desktop publishing is getting the document to look exactly like the original, by way of, well, DTP software, then what is editing? And how does editing differ from proofreading?
I know this seems like something I should know, but since I live in a tiny country, we tend to be jacks and janes of all trades here... maybe I've done a bit of each (I know I do a lot of DTP every day at work!), but just didn't know I was doing it.
Can anyone help me? Thanks a lot ▲ Collapse
| | | | Susana Galilea 
United States
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English to Spanish
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| this might help... | Aug 25, 2004 |
...with some of your questions: http://www.proz.com/topic/23162
The term "editing" has a different meaning in the realm of publishing (deciding what content makes it into the magazine) and in the realm of translation (checking a translation for accuracy, consistency, correct register, etc.), which is why sometimes there is confusion.
As for DTP, it is a value-added service and sh... See more ...with some of your questions: http://www.proz.com/topic/23162
The term "editing" has a different meaning in the realm of publishing (deciding what content makes it into the magazine) and in the realm of translation (checking a translation for accuracy, consistency, correct register, etc.), which is why sometimes there is confusion.
As for DTP, it is a value-added service and should be charged in addition to the translation. Normally translation agencies have DTP specialists who handle the formatting post-translation, but if you are in a position to offer that service I would definitely take it into account in my rates.
Hope this helps
Susana Galilea
Accredited Translator EUTI
[email protected]
www.accentonspanish.com
[Edited at 2004-08-25 01:42] ▲ Collapse
| | | | | Thanks a million!! | Aug 25, 2004 |
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