What captions may need to communicate
In addition to dialogue, captions may need to identify speakers and describe sounds that are relevant to understanding the content. Selection depends on purpose and audience.
There is no single universal convention
Color, position, brackets, labels, and reading speed vary across platforms and guides. Before production, confirm the required format, applicable guide, technical constraints, and review process.
Semántico accepts subtitling projects selectively after reviewing the material, volume, deadline, and accessibility requirements.
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