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* Project threads are for project contributions. Please use [https://chat.yuri-project.net/#narrow/stream/3-general the #general channel] for general talk and [https://chat.yuri-project.net/#narrow/stream/6-safe/topic/Request the Request thread] to ask for raws. | * Project threads are for project contributions. Please use [https://chat.yuri-project.net/#narrow/stream/3-general the #general channel] for general talk and [https://chat.yuri-project.net/#narrow/stream/6-safe/topic/Request the Request thread] to ask for raws. | ||
* Please state in the thread if you intend to work on something or can't work on something anymore. | * Please state in the thread if you intend to work on something or can't work on something anymore. | ||
* The translator and editor of a multiple-chapter series have the privilege to work on any subsequent chapters if they want to. Please check to make sure no one is already working on it. | * The translator and editor of a multiple-chapter series have the privilege to work on any subsequent chapters if they want to. Please check to make sure no one is already working on it. | ||
If a thread is actively looking for contributions, its title should be marked as such. In particular, we use the following tags: | |||
# '''[Raws]:''' Raws have been provided. | |||
# '''[Needs TL]:''' Someone has offered to redraw and typeset the series, but there is no translation. | |||
# '''[Needs edit]:''' There is a translation, but nobody to redraw and typeset the series. | |||
# '''[Needs QC]:''' Someone has edited, and the series is looking for a [[Quality Control|QC]]. | |||
# '''✔ [Already done]:''' Completed by another group. | |||
== Raws == | == Raws == | ||
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* If it's possible, please scan monochrome pages in grayscale and at 300dpi. | * If it's possible, please scan monochrome pages in grayscale and at 300dpi. | ||
* Resolution larger than 2000px is preferred, so that editors can perform rotation/cropping and still release edited page at high resolution. | * Resolution larger than 2000px is preferred, so that editors can perform rotation/cropping and still release edited page at high resolution. | ||
* See more at [[Physical Raws]] and [[Digital Raws]]. | |||
== Translation == | == Translation == | ||
* Post your translation by any method that you prefer | * Post your translation by any method that you prefer; most translators save their work in a *.TXT file and upload directly on board. | ||
* Any spelling variant of English is okay, as long as it’s consistent in the same series. | * Any spelling variant of English is okay, as long as it’s consistent in the same series. | ||
* Translate as close to original Japanese meaning as possible. | * Translate as close to original Japanese meaning as possible. | ||
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[[File:Redrawn_sfx.jpeg|thumb|200px|Fully replaced SFX]] [[File:Subtitled_SFX.png|thumb|200px|Subtitled SFX]] | [[File:Redrawn_sfx.jpeg|thumb|200px|Fully replaced SFX]] [[File:Subtitled_SFX.png|thumb|200px|Subtitled SFX]] | ||
If you're inexperienced or need tips, check out the [https://wiki.old.yuri-project.net/Editing%20Tutorial Editing Tutorial] | If you're inexperienced or need tips, check out the [https://wiki.old.yuri-project.net/Editing%20Tutorial Editing Tutorial], [http://scanlationnn.tumblr.com/ Rikai's editing tips], [[Redrawing]] and [[Quality Control]]. You can also ask for guidance in the thread you're working on, or go to the [https://discord.gg/dynastyscans Dynasty Scans Discord’s] #scanlation channel to consult other editors. You maybe find the [https://yuri-project.net/tools/ scanlation tools] site helpful. Keep in mind: | ||
* Use a program that has a layers feature such as Photoshop, always save and keep *.PSD files until a project is archived | * Use a program that has a layers feature such as Photoshop (see [[Editor Comparison]]), always save and keep *.PSD files until a project is archived. | ||
* Cleanliness: pages are rotated to be straight, clean edges, dust-free, black areas are leveled to black, white areas to white, avoid over-leveling. Programs like waifu2x can be used to remove JPEG artifacts. | * Cleanliness: pages are rotated to be straight, clean edges, dust-free, black areas are leveled to black, white areas to white, avoid over-leveling. Programs like waifu2x can be used to remove JPEG artifacts. | ||
* Watermarks: Do not release chapters that have watermarks from raw-ripping sites. You can attempt to remove these manually, but it is generally much better and more high-quality to [[Digital Raws|rip the raws yourself]]. | |||
* Use different fonts for dialogue, thoughts and narration. An example combination is Wild Words for dialogue, bold-italic Wild Words for yelling, augie for handwritten text, Chinacat for narration, Zud Juice for thoughts. But you can be creative as well. | * Use different fonts for dialogue, thoughts and narration. An example combination is Wild Words for dialogue, bold-italic Wild Words for yelling, augie for handwritten text, Chinacat for narration, Zud Juice for thoughts. But you can be creative as well. | ||
* SFX: either replace the SFX entirely, or arrange the translated SFX next to the original Japanese ones (font close to the original Japanese font). See the images to the right. | * SFX: either replace the SFX entirely, or arrange the translated SFX next to the original Japanese ones (font close to the original Japanese font). See the images to the right. | ||
* Make a credits page. Include the name of the manga and artist, everyone who was involved in the scanlation process, and a link to <code>yuri-project.net</code>. Note that if the Raws came from the general internet (unknown source), there's no need to mention the Raws source. | * Make a credits page. Include the name of the manga and artist, everyone who was involved in the scanlation process, and a link to <code>yuri-project.net</code>. Note that if the Raws came from the general internet (unknown source), there's no need to mention the Raws source. |
Latest revision as of 14:16, 22 August 2025
When using the Zulip server:
- Project threads are for project contributions. Please use the #general channel for general talk and the Request thread to ask for raws.
- Please state in the thread if you intend to work on something or can't work on something anymore.
- The translator and editor of a multiple-chapter series have the privilege to work on any subsequent chapters if they want to. Please check to make sure no one is already working on it.
If a thread is actively looking for contributions, its title should be marked as such. In particular, we use the following tags:
- [Raws]: Raws have been provided.
- [Needs TL]: Someone has offered to redraw and typeset the series, but there is no translation.
- [Needs edit]: There is a translation, but nobody to redraw and typeset the series.
- [Needs QC]: Someone has edited, and the series is looking for a QC.
- ✔ [Already done]: Completed by another group.
Raws[edit]
- Yuri only, or relevant titles that appeal to many yuri fans.
- Only Raw provider who paid for the Raw themselves will be given credits.
- If it's possible, please scan monochrome pages in grayscale and at 300dpi.
- Resolution larger than 2000px is preferred, so that editors can perform rotation/cropping and still release edited page at high resolution.
- See more at Physical Raws and Digital Raws.
Translation[edit]
- Post your translation by any method that you prefer; most translators save their work in a *.TXT file and upload directly on board.
- Any spelling variant of English is okay, as long as it’s consistent in the same series.
- Translate as close to original Japanese meaning as possible.
- Translate SFX too when you can, or at least type them out. You can look up SFX translation in The JADED Network or Nihongo Resources.
- All names should be romanized according to Hepburn rule, unless it's a non-Japanese name.
- Keep name order just as how they appeared in the material. Generally that would be surname - given name for Asian names, and vice versa for Western names.
- Japanese name suffix is optional, but keeping them is preferred.
Editing[edit]


If you're inexperienced or need tips, check out the Editing Tutorial, Rikai's editing tips, Redrawing and Quality Control. You can also ask for guidance in the thread you're working on, or go to the Dynasty Scans Discord’s #scanlation channel to consult other editors. You maybe find the scanlation tools site helpful. Keep in mind:
- Use a program that has a layers feature such as Photoshop (see Editor Comparison), always save and keep *.PSD files until a project is archived.
- Cleanliness: pages are rotated to be straight, clean edges, dust-free, black areas are leveled to black, white areas to white, avoid over-leveling. Programs like waifu2x can be used to remove JPEG artifacts.
- Watermarks: Do not release chapters that have watermarks from raw-ripping sites. You can attempt to remove these manually, but it is generally much better and more high-quality to rip the raws yourself.
- Use different fonts for dialogue, thoughts and narration. An example combination is Wild Words for dialogue, bold-italic Wild Words for yelling, augie for handwritten text, Chinacat for narration, Zud Juice for thoughts. But you can be creative as well.
- SFX: either replace the SFX entirely, or arrange the translated SFX next to the original Japanese ones (font close to the original Japanese font). See the images to the right.
- Make a credits page. Include the name of the manga and artist, everyone who was involved in the scanlation process, and a link to
yuri-project.net
. Note that if the Raws came from the general internet (unknown source), there's no need to mention the Raws source.
Post the edited pages after you're done, in some way that others can download. And:
- Always include the credits page, even if it's only for QC.
- Always add "in QC" to the folder name.
Quality Control[edit]
Main article: Quality Control
QC is a broad process that usually involve several people. When you do this, it is best to look at the edited version alongside the translation text file and Raws. Each QCer can choose to look at some or all of the following aspects:
- Translation: meaning accuracy, text is in the right bubbles, SFX translated.
- English: proper grammar, no typos, normal punctuation, good readability and flow.
- Editing: proper resolution, proper file type, cleaned properly, consistent font choice, SFX has good redraw, text fits the bubble and properly centered (both vertically and horizontally), no missing text or missing SFX.
QCers can step in to help with partial SFX editing/typesetting if the primary editor can't do that. After the editor posted the first edited version, the project will remain in QC for at least 5 days.
Release[edit]
After the QC period is over, if no more complaints are brought up and all requirements are met, the work can be released. Upload the project to Dynasty Scans and Mangadex, and announce closure in the project thread.