Closed captioning is the process of converting media content into textual format and then synchronizing that text with the media so that both can be viewed on screen simultaneously.
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Closed captions are controlled by viewers as they are watching a video or program; these can be turned on or off at the viewer’s discretion. Open captions are burned/embedded into the video and cannot be removed or turned off.
Live captioning occurs in real time and is simultaneously typewritten while the program is being aired. Pre-recorded captioning occurs after a recording is finished.
Closed captions: Refers to on-screen text that captures spoken words as well as sounds and actions that are occurring on-screen. Closed captions are normally displayed as white text against a black background and used for viewers who understand the language being spoken but are either deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Subtitles: Refers to on-screen text that is used to capture words that are being spoken in a film or video. Subtitles are usually displayed as 1-2 lines of yellow text and are used for viewers who can hear but do not understand the language being spoken.
Subtitles for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (SDH): These are subtitles (captions) that include non-spoken details or information about what is happening in a video such as sound effects or music playing.
Closed captions are timed and synchronized with the associated media content.
Transcripts are normally prepared as plain text with no time details or considerations.
Pricing is based on different factors such as duration of media content and the closed captioning format chosen. To get a free customized quote, click here.
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