Understanding the Key Differences Between Closed Captioning and Subtitling

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Learn the distinctions between closed captions and subtitles, their uses, and why adding them to your videos can broaden your audience and increase views.

Closed Captioning vs. Subtitles Whats The Difference

Added on 09/05/2024

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Speaker 1: We get asked a lot about the difference between closed captioning and subtitling. It's a good question.

Speaker 2: Subtitles, on the other hand, are mostly used as a translation for viewers who may not speak the language. They are part of the video. The text is burned in. This will take a little extra time and cost a little more, but they are a necessity.

Speaker 1: Closed captions are delivered as a sidecar file along with the video file. That way the user can turn them on or off at their discretion. Guilty.

Speaker 2: Subtitles allow for some creativity as far as font, color, and size.

Speaker 1: Adding captions and subtitles to your deliverables checklist makes your work more accessible.

Speaker 2: You're broadening your audience and getting more views. Take the extra step to make sure everyone can enjoy your video.

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