How to convert E-Books into translatable format

Formats: Webinar presentations
Topics: Services and specialization
DTP - Desktop Publishing
Translation project skills
Productivity tools

Course summary
Start time:Jan 21, 2014 16:00 GMT     Add to calendar

Duration: 60 minutes.

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* access to the online session with a Q&A portion,
* unlimited access to video recording (available within one working week after the session),
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Language:English
Summary:Learn how to convert E-Books into translatable formats or formats you may process with a CAT-Tool by using sigil - The EPUB Editor and calibre - E-book management. Process your files in your favorite CAT-Tool or manually and convert the E-Book back into its original format for delivery.

Have you ever had a request you had to decline because it was in a format you could not handle? Do you often have requests that involve a CAT-Tool you don’t own yet?

This two-session bundle suggest solutions in order to handle “exotic” formats such as E-Books and tips in order to handle data that has been processed or shall be processed by another CAT-Tool. The variety of formats we can handle adds to our skills and provides greater flexibility in processing a larger range of data. Make your clients happy and (potentially) never miss a project again because of its format!


In order to participate in all sessions from the webinars series you can purchase two online sessions as a complete package at the special early bird price: 48 USD. See all sessions from bundle:

How to convert E-Books into translatable format

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Description
Have you ever had a translation request concerning an E-Book but had to turn it down due to its difficult to handle format? Find out how to convert E-Books into translatable format, translate and proofread them and then convert them back into their original format!

Course program:

• E-Book file types available
• E-Book compatibility with certain devices
• Conversion from one format into another
• Using sigil - The EPUB Editor
• Using calibre - E-book management
• Conversion into the final E-Book format

Target audience
Experienced Translation Professionals who wish to handle very specialized formats such as E-Books
Learning objectives
• E-Book types and compatibility
• Making E-Books translatable
• Re-conversion into the original E-Book format
Prerequisites
Translation Experience

Program
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• E-Book file types available
• E-Book compatibility with certain devices
• Conversion from one format into another
• Using sigil - The EPUB Editor
• Using calibre - E-book management
• Conversion into the final E-Book format
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Software and system requirements (click to expand)
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Virtual platform system requirements

For PC-based Users:

• Required: Windows® 8, 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
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• Recommended: Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)

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• Required: Mac OS® X 10.6 – Leopard® or newer
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• Internet Connection Required: Cable modem, DSL, or better Internet connection
• Required: Intel processor (2GB of RAM or better recommended)

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• Required: Fast Internet connection (700Kbps or more recommended)
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• NOT required: Microphone - attendees can communicate with the trainer through incorporated chat.

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Created by
 Irene Koukia    View feedback | View all courses
Bio: Irene Koukia was born in Germany.

She obtained the Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma from IATA/UFTAA in 1992 and successfully completed the One-year translator training program at meta|φραση School of Translator Training in 2010. She also obtained a diploma as a Personal & Business Coach from ILS GmbH in April 2015, and she is studying Business Administration at the Hellenic Open University.

She is working as a Technical Translator, mainly from German/English to Greek, at her own company, Metafrasma Ltd, since 2008. She also works as a Trainer for ProZ.com since 2011, and as a Tutor for meta|φραση School of Translator Training since 2015. She is the National Representative of STEMG for Greece, following the nomination by the HASDIG, providing training and certification for ASD-STE100.
General discussions on this training

How to convert E-Books into translatable format
Sergei Leshchinsky
Sergei Leshchinsky Identity Verified
Ukraine
Local time: 07:46
Member (2008)
English to Russian
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...Dec 17, 2013

Just use Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/).
Convert any e-book to RTF. Translate it and convert back (to any format).

I saved you 48 $.icon_wink.gif


 
Samuel Murray
Samuel Murray Identity Verified
Netherlands
Local time: 06:46
Member (2006)
English to Afrikaans
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On CalibreDec 17, 2013

Sergei Leshchinsky wrote:
Just use Calibre. Convert any e-book to RTF. Translate it and convert back (to any format).


I regularly convert ebooks using Calibre, but... there is severe format loss when converting to RTF, so even if you do translate the RTF, you'd need more than just Calibre to convert it back to a professional looking ebook format.


 
esperantisto
esperantisto Identity Verified
Local time: 08:46
Member (2006)
English to Russian
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OOOFBToolsDec 17, 2013

Samuel Murray wrote:
so even if you do translate the RTF, you'd need more than just Calibre to convert it back to a professional looking ebook format.


Indeed. Use OpenOffice with OOoFBTools. Still, you save 48 bucks.


 
Sergei Leshchinsky
Sergei Leshchinsky Identity Verified
Ukraine
Local time: 07:46
Member (2008)
English to Russian
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Sam, EPUB = HTML treeDec 17, 2013

E-book - Calibre - EPUB - rename to ZIP - translate HTMLs inside - Update ZIP - rename to EPUB - Calibre - E-book

[Edited at 2013-12-17 22:10 GMT]


 
Irene Koukia
Irene Koukia Identity Verified
Greece
Local time: 07:46
Member (2008)
German to Greek
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Concerning this WebinarDec 18, 2013

Hi Sergei and esperantisto,

- If you are expert users of Calibre it does not mean that others are as well. There may be translators that wish to take a look at how it works before they use it.
- If the Webinar was only about which tools to use, I would not mention them in the description, would I?
- The price is not 48 - the bundle is 48icon_wink.gif

The Webinar provides practical information,
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Hi Sergei and esperantisto,

- If you are expert users of Calibre it does not mean that others are as well. There may be translators that wish to take a look at how it works before they use it.
- If the Webinar was only about which tools to use, I would not mention them in the description, would I?
- The price is not 48 - the bundle is 48icon_wink.gif

The Webinar provides practical information, especially for those who are not IT-freaks like meicon_smile.gif

Happy Holidays to all,
best regards,
Irene
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Miranda01
Miranda01
United States
How to convert E-Books into translatable formatDec 18, 2013

Sergei Leshchinsky wrote:

Just use Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com/).
Convert any e-book to RTF. Translate it and convert back (to any format).

I saved you 48 $.icon_wink.gif


I too use the same, as i found that this is the easiest way for converting ebook.


 

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