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Our experienced Graphics Department can handle your multilingual typesetting
and layout requirements, no matter what the language. We understand the complexities
of foreign language font sets and electronic files. Throughout the entire process,
your Project Manager will supervise the production team, as well as oversee the linguistic
and DTP proofing to ensure that the unique requirements of each language are met.
Clients are kept up to date on the progress of their projects regularly.
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Large files are easily transferred via The Language Center's secure ftp site.
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The Language Center supports most of the leading desktop publishing and graphics packages.
We can typeset files on MAC or PC platforms and deliver the electronic files in the program
you require.
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We have expertise in the following applications:
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| Important Factors to Consider in Foreign Language Typesetting |
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Text Expansion
Translation into foreign language can expand text by up to 30%.
Interline spacing and font size can be reduced when producing the foreign language version,
but the final document needs to be reader friendly. Leaving plenty of white space in the
English version will help accommodate the expanded text.
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Capitalization Rules
Upper, lower and initial caps are all possibilities in foreign language text but in some
languages switching from ALL CAPS to lower case may require some adjustments to accented
characters to prevent typos. In German all nouns are capitalized. Correct capitalization is
part of our foreign language DTP quality assurance
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Numeric Values
Numeric values in tables require change to the correct
format for each language. For example, $5,250.00 in English
would be $5.250,00 in Spanish and $ 5 250,00 in French.
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Hyphenation
Some translated words will need to be broken to fit into formatted styles, necessitating
add-on modules to desktop publishing programs. Correct hyphenation unique to each language
is part of our linguistic review in quality assurance.
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Spell Check
Spelling mistakes are avoided when using foreign language spell checking which is part of our
linguistic review in quality assurance.
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Special Character Sets
Some languages (Polish, Czech for example) need special attention when typesetting. These
language files do not easily convert into desktop publishing programs because of factors such
as cross-platform capability resulting in the loss of unusual diacritical marks specific to
those languages or the use of special incompatible fonts. Our DTP experts can format in all
languages, in all programs on both PC and MAC.
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Metric Conversions
By the year 2010 labeling of all products targeted to countries in the European Union will
require conversion to metric units. Size, mass, volume, force, temperature and pressure all
require conversion and should be supplied by the originator of the English document.
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Quotation Marks
Quotation marks are different depending on the country
targeted. For example, in French, « » would
replace “
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would be used. Correct use of quotation marks unique to
each language is part of our linguistic review in quality
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Graphics
When preparing files for translation into another language, it is a good idea to anchor the graphics to the corresponding text. As text expands, the graphics will move with the text automatically.
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Callouts
When graphics contain text requiring translation, special graphic programs such as Illustrator are used to erase the English and replace the text in the foreign language. Time and expense can be saved if the callouts can appear below the picture corresponding to a coded reference within the graphic (for example, A = top; B = bottom, etc.).
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Current Software
The DTP program in which the original document was created
is generally the format a client would like to receive
it back in. It's a good idea to upgrade to the latest
versions of software as older versions may present compatibility
issues. Our DTP experts can format in all languages, in
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QuarkXPress, a very popular desktop publishing application, has outstanding performance with graphics, text, color management, and print output, as well as functionality. QuarkXPress Passport includes international dictionaries to support hyphenation and spell check functions for foreign language use. Back To Top
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InDesign combines extraordinary production power and creative freedom with innovative cross-media support. Through its tight integration with Photoshop and Illustrator this software helps produce pages quickly and output them reliably. Back To Top
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FrameMaker delivers an enterprise-class authoring and publishing solution that combines the simplicity of word processing with the power of XML. Enjoy WYSIWYG authoring in either a familiar word processing, style-tagging mode or a fully structured environment optimized for the editing and production of valid XML. It provides long-document support that includes book management features, sophisticated templates, and rich formatting options. It is one of few programs that does not require language specific software to handle Japanese text. Back To Top
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CorelDRAW offers comprehensive page layout and graphics solutions for flyers, brochures and newsletters. Ideal for both professional designers and business people. Back To Top
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PageMaker is another page layout program for creation of high-quality flyers, brochures and newsletters. Many templates, graphics, and intuitive design tools are included to work productively across other Adobe applications. Back To Top
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Photoshop is the industry standard for graphic design and digital imaging. It is widely used by web designers, photographers and video professionals. Back To Top
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Illustrator is an essential tool for expression of ideas visually in print, on the Web, and in any other medium. With powerful 3D features, advanced typographical controls, smooth PDF integration, enhanced printing options, and fast performance; this program explores creative vision and efficiently publishes artwork. Back To Top
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Corel PHOTO-PAINT is used for digital imaging. This powerful program delivers incredible ease of use and a wide range of graphics functionality. Back To Top
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Adobe Acrobat enables business, creative, and engineering professionals who work with graphically complex documents to improve the reliability and efficiency of business-critical document exchange. The program allows high-quality printing and document review without font and program compatibility issues. Back To Top
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The Microsoft Office includes Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint, all of which provide desktop publishing capability but does not handle large or complex graphic intense documentation well. Back To Top
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All of these programs offer multi-lingual capacity, either inherent to the program itself or through language specific versions, depending on your actual needs.
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