A dub script is the adapted localized target-language script that voice talent reads during recording to replace the original dialogue in film, animation, television, or game content. It is written specifically for lip-sync, timing, and performance, so lines may be condensed, expanded, restructured, or rephrased to match on-screen mouth movements and scene pacing while preserving character intent and emotional beats.
Target-language dub scripts are used in dubbing sessions, recording studios, and voice direction workflows for feature films, animated series, and games. A dub script often includes timecodes, character cues, and pronunciation notes, and it is revised after voice talent auditions or recording tests if lines do not fit the visuals.
A common error is treating a dub script like subtitle translation, producing lines that are too literal or too long for the character's on-screen speech. If the script ignores lip-sync and reading speed, voice talent must rush or the line may not match mouth movements, which lowers the quality of the localized production.
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