It is the responsibility of the requesting agency to arrange and pay for all script translation fees, all DVD authoring fees, all replication fees, all distribution fees and all promotional fees. As well, Illustra Media must be reimbursed, in advance, for all master duplication and shipping fees. A duplication price schedule is provided here as an approximate guideline, however, some fees may change without notice.

2. What fees are charged for translation licensing?

Illustra Media does not charge a licensing fee, However, we do require that royalty be paid for units sold of the translated version. Currently the recommended percentage is 10% of retail. Details of the arrangement in the licensing contract.

 

Each language project is funded by the licensee. Illustra Media, in most cases does not have funding available to underwrite language translations.

 

4. What languages are already translated?

Royalties shall be paid to Illustra Media according to the provisions of each individual contract. Licensee may recoup production costs prior to paying royalties.

12. What are the steps to completing a translation?

1. INITIAL CONTACT
Potential licensee (applicant) contacts Illustra Media via our web contact page
From this page applicant will be sent a “Questionnaire” for submission to Illustra Media. Please be very detailed and specific regarding you plans for distribution of the video you are requesting to translate. Many organizations request translation privileges and we must determine which are the most qualified.

2. QUESTIONNAIRE RETURNED
Once the questionnaire is received from the applicant and reviewed as needed by Illustra Media the translation coordinator will dialog with applicant and determine suitability of applicant to meet our requirements for an international translation license.

3. LICENSE APPROVAL
Upon approval of application and dialog with applicant, Illustra Media will send an applicable contract to the applicant to be signed and returned via postal mail or courier. The contract shall govern all relationship with the licensee.

4. RECEIVE CONTRACT / SEND SCRIPT
Upon receipt of signed contract Illustra Media will supply necessary scripts via internet downloads.

5. RECEIVE TRANSLATED SCRIPT
Licensee will commence translation and supply Illustra Media with a copy for our records and quality control purposes. Illustra Media will grant permission to record narration tracks based upon our approval of the translated script.

6. SEND RESOURCE ORDER FORM LINK
When Illustra Media has approved the translated script the licensee will be provided with a link and will be instructed to download and complete the “Duplicate Master Order Form” available via the internet. Illustra Media will not be responsible for incorrect ordering. Please be sure that you understand what materials you are ordering and that they are appropriate for your needs.

7. ORDER RECIEPT, REVIEW AND PRICE QUOTE
When the licensee’s “Duplicate Master Order Form” is received and reviewed by Illustra Media we will send a cost quote and provide the necessary information for credit card payment or international bank to bank wire transfer payment of funds necessary to cover the duplication, shipping and handling of duplicate video masters for translation production work by the licensee.

8. ORDER & SHIP DUPLICATE MASTERS AND RESOURCES DVD
Upon notification from the licensee and our local bank of completion of the wire transfer of funds, Illustra Media will order and ship within 30 days the ordered duplicate masters. As well, Illustra Media will include a data DVD containing production materials and resources, such as alternate audio tracks, packaging, DVD elements and promotional materials. Licensee will ascertain that all materials provided by Illustra Media are suitable for their production needs prior to contracting professional production services. Illustra Media will not be held financially responsible for materials inappropriately ordered or delayed in shipment for any reason. We will replace returned defective materials with identical materials, translation agency will be responsible for shipping.

9. FINAL RELEASE CHECK PRINT
Licensee, upon completion of its final translated product, shall submit to Illustra Media 10 copies of the finished package and media contents for approval and review.

10. RECEIVE TRANSLATED MASTER
Upon completion of production and approval, licensee shall provide Illustra Media a DVcam NTSC master of the translated program

11. LICENSEE REPORTS
Licensee shall, as provided by the signed contract, provide regular reports and royalty payments.

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