The author would like to introduce a form of remote interpreting: recorded remote simultaneous interpreting (Recorded RSI). In short, Recorded RSI is a form of interpreting service in which the interpreter receives a video from a client and then uses a video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro) to add a simultaneous interpreting voice track and submit the edited video. Please download PPT to see the video in the presentation.

1. Recorded Remote
Simultaneous Interpreting
Shinichiro Tanaka
2020-04-16

2. With greater numbers of people working from
home, internet use is surging. There would be
greater demand for hosting webinars, and
interpreting services would likely be provided
remotely as well using online services.

3. However, there is an issue of slow internet
connection and reliability when it comes to
remote simultaneous interpretation or RSI. Here,
the author would like to suggest a more stable
and reliable form of digital interpreting: recorded
remote simultaneous interpreting (Recorded RSI).
Recorded RSI is a new form of interpreting that
the author has been experimenting with for a
while. In short, Recorded RSI is a form of
interpreting service in which the interpreter
receives a video from a client and then uses a
video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere
Pro) to add a simultaneous interpreting voice
track and submit the edited video.

4. How does
Recorded RSI
work?

5. Recorded RSI –Step 1: Send Source Video
Interpreter
Video
Video
Client
Video
In Recorded RSI, the video should first be sent from the client to the interpreter
in a data format such as mp4 for convenience.

6. Recorded RSI –Step 2: Interpret
Interpreter
Video
Next, the interpreter will interpret for the video and record using software such as
Adobe Premiere Pro (image above is a sample for recording using Premiere Pro)
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7. Recorded RSI –Step 3: Send Interpreted Video
Interpreter
Video
Video
Client
Video
After the video is interpreted and saved into a new video (mp4, etc.), then send
it back to the client for review.

8. Recommended: Adobe Premiere Pro
Reasons:
• It is reliable
• It is for Professional Use (can be used for work)
• It is easy to use
• It can record your simultaneous interpreting smoothly
• Rendering or creating the video is quite fast
• It is easy to find Help online
• I used it and it worked

9. Create a Recorded RSI Video
*The software only recorded the main screen and omitted the sound in Premiere Pro.
Please check the next video for how the sound settings work. Video used: Thomas Carr, Stamp Day for Superman, 1954
https://archive.org/details/StampDayForSUPERMAN

10. How the Sound Settings Work
Video used: Thomas Carr, Stamp Day for Superman, 1954
https://archive.org/details/StampDayForSUPERMAN

11. Quick Comparison of Different SI
SI
Onsite
Help from partner
Onsite audio team
Familiar equipment
Need transportation
RSI
Real-time + remote
Need good internet
Need specialized software
Limited partner support
Recorded RSI
No partner required
Can work any time
Need video editor
Need to send/receive video
Can REDO
Offsite
No transport
Computer
Real-time
Partner needed
Recorded RSI would be similar
to Interlingual Respeaking in
which the product would be a
translated text created using
voice recognition software.
The product created in
Recorded RSI, however, is a
video with oral translation or
interpretation dubbed.

12. A few last comments
Recorded Remote Simultaneous Interpreting can be a good option for
interpreters seeking to work remotely. It does not require excellent internet
connection and can be done any time the interpreter wants. It is not real
time, so one interpreter can technically work on the whole session. Recorded
RSI should also be easy to learn since it requires less steps compared to
subtitling and is pretty much the same as just performing simultaneous
interpreting alone and having the chance to redo if you want. With an
increasing demand of working from home and increased data usage across
the globe, Recorded RSI may be a viable option for many.
I hope the very best for everyone.

13. Thank you!
Pray for People and Peace

14. URLs
Adobe Premiere Pro
https://www.adobe.com/jp/products/premiere.html
Thomas Carr, Stamp Day for Superman, 1954
https://archive.org/details/StampDayForSUPERMAN
Bernard Song, Considerations When Using Remote Simultaneous Interpreting During the Pandemics
https://www.bernardsong.com/considerations-when-using-remote-simultaneous-interpreting-
during-the-pandemics/
Shinichiro Tanaka
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinichirotanaka/