Translation is a much more complex skill as it requires an in-depth knowledge of the idioms, grammar, syntax and lexicon of both the source and the target language. The complexity of this process is also due to the fact that languages are self-contained systems which are governed by different rules and a word-by-word mechanical conversion would not, in most cases, succeed in conveying the message in an accurate manner.Often the what is required is a joint transcription and translation service. The documenting of what has been stated will be the transcription and the translation will be the conversion of the document into the required language. An example project could be: Interviews filmed in Italian, the Italian transcription would then be made followed by an English translation service.About the Author The author has worked internationally for many years and is now a partner at the transcription and translation agency - Axis Translations where you can find assistance with a wide range of language matters. A core part of his expertise is with transcription services. For more information about transcription and translation visit http://www.axistranslations.com