fandub
Unofficial voice replacement
A fandub is an amateur voice recording made by fans to replace the original audio of a film, show, or video game—typically translating foreign-language content or creating parodies.
The practice emerged from anime communities before spreading to other media: I watched a fandub of that Japanese RPG before the official localization came out.
Compare with fansub, which uses subtitles rather than dubbed audio.
Silent vocal mimicry
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- microphoneAudio input device
- performanceCarrying out a task
intonation · articulation · inflection · pronunciation · accent · expression · emote · cadence
Not formally recognized
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- homageExpression of deep respect
- tributeOffering of respect
- parodySatirical imitation
recreation · reimagining · bootleg · derivative · volunteer · grassroots · nonprofit · indie
Japanese cartoon art form
- mangaJapanese comic medium
- forumGathering place for discourse
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
- conventionsAccepted social practices
meetups · fansubbing · networking · discussion · discord · sharing · feedback · credits
Adapting for specific markets
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- interpretationAssigned meaning
equivalence · idiomatic · vernacular · transcription · meaning · nuance · wordplay · honorifics
Refining content for clarity
- mixingCombining into one mass
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
- sound-designCrafting a film's sonic landscape
- audacityBrazen, reckless daring
post-production · mastering · compression · equalization · rendering · uploading · distribution · splicing
Intense emotional drive
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- hobbyRecreational leisure activity
lip-sync
Silent vocal mimicry
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- microphoneAudio input device
performance · intonation · articulation · inflection · pronunciation · accent · expression · emote · cadence · casting
unofficial
Not formally recognized
parody · recreation · reimagining · bootleg · derivative · volunteer · grassroots · nonprofit · indie · self-produced
anime
Japanese cartoon art form
- mangaJapanese comic medium
- forumGathering place for discourse
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
conventions · meetups · fansubbing · networking · discussion · discord · sharing · feedback · credits · team
localization
Adapting for specific markets
- subtitlesOn-screen dialogue text
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
interpretation · equivalence · idiomatic · vernacular · transcription · meaning · nuance · wordplay · honorifics
editing
Refining content for clarity
- mixingCombining into one mass
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
- sound-designCrafting a film's sonic landscape
audacity · post-production · mastering · compression · equalization · rendering · uploading · distribution · splicing
passion
Intense emotional drive
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
hobby · obsession · appreciation · celebration · nostalgia
- fanworksfanfiction, fanart, fanfilm, fanzine, zines
- adaptationsfilm adaptation, film adaptations, movie adaptation, TV adaptation, TV adaptations
- fandom dramaConflict within enthusiast communities