Expanding your e-learning content to China? Learn how to test Chinese video translations across devices efficiently—without blowing your budget. Real case study, smart solutions, and expert insights included.
Project Overview📄
The customer, a leading video content provider (referred to as Company T), offers inspirational ideas and talks. They required:
Video Translation QA for Simplified Chinese scripts.
Testing across 10 device models on Android and iOS platforms.
Testing in environments connected to both Wi-Fi and cellular data.
Challenges
The project scope included 60 test items for each device:
60 items x 2 (platforms) x 2 (Wi-Fi and cellular data) x 10 (devices) = 2,400 test cases.
Each item took 2 minutes on average, equaling 80 hours of work.
The estimated cost was $1,600, but the budget was only $600.
The customer, a leading video content provider (referred to as Company T), offers inspirational ideas and talks. They required:
- Video Translation QA for Simplified Chinese scripts.
- Testing across 10 device models on Android and iOS platforms.
- Testing in environments connected to both Wi-Fi and cellular data.
Challenges
The project scope included 60 test items for each device:
- 60 items x 2 (platforms) x 2 (Wi-Fi and cellular data) x 10 (devices) = 2,400 test cases.
- Each item took 2 minutes on average, equaling 80 hours of work.
- The estimated cost was $1,600, but the budget was only $600.
🤝Collaboration with Developers and Testers
With a strong IT/Telecom background and connections, I established a team to execute the project:
- Collaborated with a QA leader with 16 years of experience.
- Assembled a team of three testers and prepared five devices to reduce costs.
📉Cost Optimization Strategy
To meet the budget:
- We reduced the number of devices from 10 to 5 while maintaining thorough testing.
- Focused on the most relevant device models for the target Chinese audience.
- Delivered 2,400 test cases within 40 hours for $600.
✅Execution and Results
- Test results were returned to the client within one working day.
- Our project manager also conducted linguistic checks, identifying translation issues as a complimentary service.
- The client was impressed with our efficiency and flexibility.
🔗Long-Term Client Relationship
Our efficient work and fast delivery led to:
- A long-term partnership with the client.
- Frequent QA testing jobs for Chinese e-learning courses.
- The client’s reliance on our expertise for Chinese translations.
Conclusion
This case highlights the importance of cost optimization and efficient collaboration in device testing for Chinese video translation in e-learning. If you’re looking to expand your e-learning courses in China, ensuring quality through professional testing and translation is crucial for success.
