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SUBTITLES | CLOSED CAPTIONS | OPEN CAPTIONS |
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Assumes viewers can hear audio | Does not assume viewers can hear audio | Does not assume viewers can hear audio |
Only includes dialogue | Includes dialogue, sound effects, music etc. | Includes dialogue, sound effects, music etc. |
Designed for audiences who are not fluent in the original language | Primarily designed for audiences who are Deaf or hard of hearing | Primarily designed for audiences who are Deaf or hard of hearing |
Developed prior to a film or TV show release | Often added after the film or TV show is released | Often added after the film or TV show is released |
Translates languages as text | Displays all dialogue and audio as text | Displays all dialogue and audio as text |
Can be burned in or not | Can be turned on and off (using .SRT file) | Burned into the film |
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If your film needs subtitles or closed captions, make sure to follow the guidelines below. |
Guidelines for Subtitles and Closed Captions:
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