Estudo comparado entre as legendas da plataforma de streaming Max e as fansubs da série The O.C.

Abstract

This study presents a comparative analysis between the subtitles produced by the streaming platform Max and fan-made subtitles (fansubs) for the series The O.C. The objective is to examine the translation techniques applied in both professional and amateur contexts, focusing on the linguistic and cultural challenges inherent in Audiovisual Translation (AVT). The analysis is based on Translation Studies theories, particularly the model by Molina and Albir (2001), to evaluate the subtitling strategies used in selected episodes of the series. Through qualitative and quantitative data analysis, the study identifies fundamental differences in the use of translation techniques, such as modulation, adaptation, and reduction in both types of subtitles. The results show that modulation is the most used technique, followed by adaptation, and that some of these techniques only appear in one type of subtitling, such as discursive creation and variation. The research contributes to the field of Audiovisual Translation by offering a perspective on the growing phenomenon of fansubs, the differences in types of platforms for consuming subtitled audiovisual content and highlighting the relevance of discussing translation choices in the context of streaming platforms and fan-accessed content.