Subtitling Service (SUBS)

  • Subtitling service is an add-on service for translation service from English to 8 EM languages. The process includes transcription, timecoding and translation of a video.
  • SUBS is provided UPON REQUEST BY PUBLIC SERVICE PROVIDERS.

 Public service providers can send their request via fax (+852 3106 0455), email (tis-cheer@hkcs.org) or apply online at least 14 working days in advance.

  • The standard turnaround is 14 days for videos up to 5 minutes. Requests exceeding 5 minutes will be evaluated based on turnaround time and content.
  • The delivery format will be in SRT format.
  • Subtitles can be embedded in the video upon request without extra charges.
  • Voice-over will not be included in the service.

 

 Service charges are as follows: 

Government departments and public units Schools and NGOs
English Transcription $100 per minute First 3 minutes free;

$50 per minute thereafter.

Subtitling into EM languages $600 per minute First 3 minutes free;

$200 per minute thereafter.

 *(Minimum charge at 1 minute per request)

*(English transcription cannot be a standalone request. It must be requested with subtitling service.)

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