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Thank you for your interest in Forbidden Garden!
We would love for you to join us in our ongoing quest to bring manga-lovers quality scanlations!  We're a a very friendly, laid-back (sometimes a little TOO laid-back) group.  We are always happy to have any help we can get, the one thing we ask though is that you have dedication.

You may not be aware of all the different jobs that go into scanlating, but hopefully this page will help clear things up.  If you are interested in joining us please send an email with the following information to forbidden_garden@live.com.
[Name/Alias]:
[Position you are trying for]:
[Availability]:
[Experience you have]: If this applies to you please list project name(s)/group(s) that you have worked on.

Once I send you the test be sure to put as your filename:
[Position you are trying for + YOUR NAME]
Just like in school where they tell you to put your name on your work, transfer that standard here.  I receive/send a lot of different files and I don't want yours to get shuffled/lost in the abyss.

For a list of which projects need what positions please look here.


Raw Provider/Scanner - [OPEN]
The raw provider is expected to either scan the series in for us or buy it and we'll scan it in.


Translator - [OPEN]
The translator translates manga/manhua/manhwa into English.  You need to have a firm grasp of the language you are translating from.
We are currently looking for Japanese and Korean translators.
You can find a list of projects that need translators on the future projects page.


Proofreader - [CLOSED]
The proofreader looks over the translator's work while comparing it to the original raws to check for mistakes.  Mistakes include (but are not limited to) grammar, missing texts, wording, and spelling. Knowing Japanese isn't a requirement, but a plus. Needs to be able to turn a script in 24-48 hours. Also having a college-level understanding of the English language would be helpful.


Cleaner - [OPEN]
Cleaners are expected to clean, level, rotate, crop, resize, delete text, redraw, and edit more sound effects.  Large or complicated sound effects may be subtitled.  An editing program (like Photoshop) is a necessity.


Typesetter - [CLOSED]
Typesetters are responsible for typing the proofread translations onto the cleaned scans.  An editing program (like Photoshop) is a necessity.


Editor - [OPEN]
The editor is a combination of the cleaner and typesetter.


Quality Control - [CLOSED]
The quality control's job is to find and fix any mistakes made by any of the previous jobs.  You must have an excellent grasp of the english language, an editing program is a necessity, and previous experience (in either quality control or editing) is a must.


Tutorial Sites
It is suggested that you go through a couple of these sites to hone your skills. Thank you.

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    I would like to try translating manga.
    I'm studying japanese and I can understand them.

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  2. urdzyApril 1, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    @Anon: send an email to forbidden_garden@live.com and we'll talk/send you a test. :)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Wow so it is really hard.Thank you very much to all the staff for your hard work on the mangas and manhwas.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    do i have to send my real name in applying?

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  5. urdzyOctober 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Not your real name, just what you would like to be called or credited by. :)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I'd love to join and help out! XD

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  7. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Can we be a part-timer?

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  8. urdzyDecember 7, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    @Anon: Maybe? It just depends on what it is you want to do - just email me and we can talk ^^

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  9. SoraDecember 28, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Is the typesetter position is open to people in ANY countries?

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  10. urdzyDecember 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    @Sora: Yep, just as long as you have photoshop and fit the qualifications then you are good to go! :)

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  11. iLoveItJanuary 1, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    hello i actuallyy send an emaill....

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    u sound really nice by words r u a boy or a girl

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  13. AnonymousJuly 14, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    How familiar should the proofreader be with the language the manga was translated from?

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  14. urdzyJuly 15, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    @Anon: For the proofreader position knowing Japanese isn't a requirement, but a plus. PRs need to be able to turn a script in 24-48 hours. Also having a college-level understanding of the English language would be helpful.

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  15. kittyAkaneJuly 31, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    i wish i can help you proof read, but...... im not so good at proof reading japanese that much.....(=^=) sorry im no help......but i know how to read a little japanese ^^ so im gonna get better at reading hapanese and help out one day ^^

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  16. gypsyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Hi,
    Are there any particular projects that you're recruiting for?

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  17. urdzyAugust 3, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    @gypsy: Translators are the only staff that are on dedicated projects. All the other positions hop around to whatever is needed.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Is the proofreading in english???

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  19. urdzyOctober 11, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    @Anon: Yes.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 28, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    Is there still an opening for the position of a cleaner?

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  21. UnknownNovember 30, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Does typesetter position available?

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  22. urdzyDecember 1, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    @Anons: Yes, there is still an opening for both cleaner and typesetter - just email me at forbidden_garden@live.com

    Thanks!

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  23. AnonymousApril 5, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    What would the editor exactly do?, Would it be all of the things in the categories you said or would it be only a small amount from both? I want to know because I think I would be willing to do that~

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  24. urdzyApril 5, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    @Anon: The editor does all the things in the categories. If you wanted to only be cleaner (and not do the typesetting part) then you would only apply for cleaner. ^^

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  25. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    i wanna help with editing but i can only do it online
    is that okey?
    and how do i contact?

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  26. urdzyApril 28, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    @ Edeline Stone

    What do you mean you can only do it online?
    And you can contact us at: forbidden_garden@live.com

    Have a great weekend!

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  27. Stompin' owlMay 9, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Sent you an email. I'm not sure if your "need" projects are updated or not. You mentioned difficult redraws on certain projects, can you send me a sample or a page so I get the idea what it's like. Thanks.

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  28. urdzyMay 9, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Stompin' Owl - just replied with email. As far as the "Need" section I try to keep it as updated as possible (of course I try to keep the whole site as updated as possible but things do fall to the wayside time to time) ^^

    Thank you for your interest!! XD

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  29. `Shally.December 9, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I'm going to apply as cleaner, so I will most likely send the email by sometimes this week. Just to give you a heads up, because I might forget .-. If I don't reply within this week, just contact me with the link I linked my name with. Or give me a text: 8324066324 ; it's alright. That's not my main phone number, just a side/business number. :D

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  30. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    Hi hello- i want to try out translating manga but i can only translate at an intermediate level but i can try and translate as much as i can

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  31. AnonymousJuly 12, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Hello~ I want to try translating manhwa, coz I know too little Japanese, while I can speak and write Korean!

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