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Agree on the delivery language and format first. Run a representative excerpt through recognition, source review, translation, dubbing and export before scaling up. This exposes problems while changes are still small and reviewable.
Keep a stable source file
Keep an untouched copy and confirm your rights to process and distribute the material. Record the filename, duration, aspect ratio and language pair. Do not move or replace the source during editing: a saved project is not a copy of the original video.
The current workflow starts with one source asset and can retain selected sections of it. Multi-camera editing, complex transitions and multi-asset packaging belong in a suitable editing application; a subtitle workspace is not a complete post-production suite.
Test the difficult material
For a trial, prepare a separate short video file and create a new project. Retained edit ranges control editing and export; they do not restrict recognition to those ranges. Check the estimate before processing. Choose an excerpt with names, numbers, specialist terms and pauses. Add another short sample if the full video contains music or different speakers. Listen to both channels and inspect the waveform to catch silence, clipped sound or a track containing only music.
For example, a product demonstration might mention model A17, a delivery date and warranty terms. Check those details, then inspect whether the caption covers an important button. This is an illustrative acceptance method, not an accuracy benchmark.
Review source text before translation
Recognition produces a timed draft. Check names, model numbers, prices, dates, negation and conditions first, because errors propagate into translation and speech. Select a glossary version and provide the context, tone and approved translations for the material.
After changing source text or the target language, check whether the corresponding translation is stale. Review AI correction and segmentation proposals before applying them. Text awaiting approval should not be treated as a finished dubbing script.
Approve speech and export separately
Listen to a few cues before synthesizing the rest. Confirm the language, voice and rate. A default rate does not guarantee timing: long translations can still exceed their available slot. Reduce original speech while retaining environmental sound where it helps the listener.
Open the exported file in the intended playback environment. Inspect the beginning, ending, edit joins and longest caption. A successful export does not establish linguistic correctness, complete timing or identical subtitle rendering across players.
A practical comparison
| Stage | Acceptance | If it fails |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition | Names and numbers match the audio | Correct source text and hotwords |
| Translation | Terms, conditions and negation preserved | Review context and proposals |
| Dubbing | Clear speech and complete endings | Check timing and shortening |
| Delivery | Complete playback and correct edition | Rework affected sections |
Before you sign off
- Back up source and project separately; agree on the delivery purpose.
- Approve a representative sample and assign language and visual reviewers.
- Review the estimate before processing; actual usage is recorded by the account.
- Label captions, audio and finished video with language and revision.
Frequently asked questions
Can a browser page export the video on its own?
Local parsing, editing and export require a supported desktop client. Administrator settings, account access and configured resources also affect availability.
Is recognized text ready to publish?
No. Recognition, translation and speech each need review, especially names, numbers, negation, terminology and timing.
Scope and related product information
Scope: current Wali desktop clients for Windows and macOS. Video subtitle production requires administrator enablement and configured recognition, dedicated translation and speech resources. Availability depends on the account and version. A mobile browser is not the local video export workspace.
Examples in this guide illustrate a review method, not a customer case or a performance result. Product availability changes with version and account configuration.
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