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SUMMARY:Don't Fall for It! Scams Targeting Language Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Even the best of us have been tempted by a scam.\nTechnology has given scammers an unprecedented level of sophistication and access\, making it easier than ever to be fooled. Names and email addresses can be harvested electronically. Individuals can be targeted by occupation. Job offers can use the right terminology to appear legitimate—at least at first glance. Attend this webinar for an overview of the various scams targeting translators and interpreters\, including the age-old fake check scheme that is still tricking people into losing money. The presenter will also cover newer problems of identity theft and impersonation. Specific real-life examples will be used to demonstrate how each scam works and what concrete steps you can take to protect yourself and your business. A list of resources will be included with the webinar. \nWhat will you learn?\n\nHow to identify a scam\nHow to recognize the most common fake check scams\nHow to spot identity theft schemes\nHow to verify a contact’s identity\nWhat you can do to protect yourself from scams\nWhere to report scammers\n\nWatch free webinar now\n \nAbout the presenter\nCarola F. Berger is an ATA-certified English>German translator\, specializing in patent and scientific/technical translation as well as localization of software and mobile apps. She holds a PhD in physics and a master’s degree in engineering physics. After being defrauded by an impersonator early in her career\, Carola researched online fraud in depth\, which led to several presentations and articles on scams in publications such as The ATA Chronicle and Translorial\, the journal of the Northern California Translators Association. She is a frequent contributor on ATA’s Business Practices Listserv.
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CATEGORIES:Business Strategies,Free for Members
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SUMMARY:What Is Audiovisual Translation?
DESCRIPTION:Is a specialization in audiovisual translation for you?\nAttend this 60-minute webinar for a bird’s-eye view of audiovisual translation (AVT) as a distinct\, “always something new” field in translation. Presenter Ana Salotti will introduce\, compare\, and show the most essential characteristics of AVT modalities\, such as subtitling\, dubbing (voice-over and lip sync)\, subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH)\, and audio description for the blind and partially sighted. \nThis is an introductory webinar designed for those who are interested in or just beginning to work in audiovisual translation. \nWhat Will This Webinar Cover?\n\nScope of audiovisual translation as a unique specialization.\nMajor modalities of audiovisual translation with practical examples.\nBasic limitations and challenges of working in the specialty.\nOverview of each modality as a potential career option.\n\nThis webinar was organized with the assistance of ATA’s Audiovisual Division. \nAbout the Presenter\nAna Salotti is a freelance English>Spanish translator. She holds a masters degree in translation and interpreting from the University of New South Wales in Sydney\, Australia. \nAna began translating soap opera scripts in 2006 and has now translated hundreds of show episodes\, subtitled numerous movies for large and indie film festivals\, and performed quality control of subtitled and dubbed media content. \nAna teaches translation courses at New York University and is the assistant administrator of ATA’s Audiovisual Division.
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CATEGORIES:Specialization,Translation
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