Symbols of Sound
Encanto was awarded “Best Animated Feature” at the 94th Academy Awards. Congratulations to the entire team who created this film.
SoS is proud to have worked with Disney Character Voices International to make this important film speak to people in their own languages. SoS provided music transcription and created new tools to assist in foreign dubbing of all songs in the film.
Encanto releases in theaters tomorrow! After a year of working, we’re proud to help share this colorful, magical, fantasy of Colombia with the world.
This project was special for two reasons. First, colleagues of Central- and South-American descent are thrilled to see this beautiful culture portrayed in a major film. Second, Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote songs that provided unique challenges for voice acting and dubbing.
Jason Poss transcribed the vocals for all songs in the film, and working with Disney Character Voices International, created new tools to simplify translating and performing the rhythmic precision required to sync with the characters on screen.
The feedback from voice actors and dubbing producers around the world has been overwhelmingly positive. We were able to make their jobs easier – requiring fewer takes and less editing. Any project this size is a team effort, and we are proud we could help our colleagues.