subtitles
Dialogue in writing
Subtitles are text displayed at the bottom of a screen showing dialogue or narration, typically translating foreign language content or providing accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
They appear synchronized with speech: Turn on the subtitles—I can't understand the accent.
Unlike closed captions, subtitles usually omit descriptions of sound effects.
To subtitle a film is to add such text.
Written version of speech
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- textWritten or printed words
- timingArt of choosing moments
- syncCoordinate timing or data
deaf · audio-description · overlay · annotations · readability · encoding · burn-in · SDH
Film's written blueprint
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
- cinematographyMotion picture visual craft
screening · premiere · festival · arthouse · indie · Cannes · auteur · intertitles
Subscription streaming service
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- VODViewer-selected playback system
- HuluVideo streaming platform
- AmazonGreek warrior women
platform · buffering · player · settings · toggle · accessibility · menu · download
Post-production sound replacement
- localizationAdapting for specific markets
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
cultural · nuance · interpretation · transliteration · fansubs · simulcast · native-speaker · idiom
Unable to hear
- hearing-impairedHaving partial or total deafness
- audio-descriptionSpoken account of visuals
- assistiveProviding help or aid
- inclusiveCovering all members
ADA · compliance · legibility · contrast · clarity · comprehension · accommodation
transcription
Written version of speech
sync · deaf · audio-description · overlay · annotations · readability · encoding · burn-in · SDH · font
screenplay
Film's written blueprint
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
cinematography · screening · premiere · festival · arthouse · indie · Cannes · auteur · intertitles · international
Netflix
Subscription streaming service
Amazon · platform · buffering · player · settings · toggle · accessibility · menu · download · embedded
dubbing
Post-production sound replacement
- localizationAdapting for specific markets
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
adaptation · cultural · nuance · interpretation · transliteration · fansubs · simulcast · native-speaker · idiom · equivalence
deaf
Unable to hear
- hearing-impairedHaving partial or total deafness
- audio-descriptionSpoken account of visuals
- assistiveProviding help or aid
inclusive · ADA · compliance · legibility · contrast · clarity · comprehension · accommodation
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- film industryfilm studios, film production, film distribution, Hollywood, Bollywood
- Filmmakingcamera, film director, camcorder, directing, script
- captionsphoto caption, closed caption, SDH
- DVD stuffbox sets, collector editions, special editions, deleted scenes, behind the scenes
- game settingsdifficulty level, easy mode, hard mode, expert mode, brightness
subtitlesdubbing
Post-production sound replacement
dubbed audio · dub · voice-over · audio translation · revoicing
- subtitled filmsCinema requiring reading along
- film subtitlesOn-screen dialogue translation
- subtitle tracksText displaying spoken dialogue