Prime video subtitles

Texas Red · 06-17-21, 10:17 PM

I think what happened is the person writing the subtitles inserted the entire script instead of just the dialouge. So, now it has stage directions on the subtitles.

vienna · 06-18-21, 06:21 AM

Actually, it may just be a cost cutting tactic; some services have dedicated subtitle 'channels' to serve particular purposes; there is the usual straight ST where its just the straight text of the dialog, and there is also the ST designed for the hearing impaired, commonly known as "Closed Captioning" where the ST also includes descriptions of the ambient sounds and other audible aspects, such as soundtrack musical cues, in addition to the ST text; I have noticed a few instances where the two are mixed, such as you describe, and I wonder if the streaming services may be taking a shortcut in an attempt to cut the costs of having to create two separate formats, no to mention the savings in bandwidth utilization...

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Reece · 06-18-21, 06:32 AM

Makes sense, I will have to try to get in touch by phone to Prime here in Australia, just haven't been able to find the number!!

vienna · 06-18-21, 07:07 PM

Don't know if this helps, but I found this link with an Amazon Australia Support number of 1800 571 894...

https://www.comparetv.com.au/news/am...port-24-hours/

Hope this helps...

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06-17-21, 10:17 PM	#1
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,368 Downloads: 528 Uploads: 5	I think what happened is the person writing the subtitles inserted the entire script instead of just the dialouge. So, now it has stage directions on the subtitles. __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

06-18-21, 06:21 AM	#2
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,718 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Actually, it may just be a cost cutting tactic; some services have dedicated subtitle 'channels' to serve particular purposes; there is the usual straight ST where its just the straight text of the dialog, and there is also the ST designed for the hearing impaired, commonly known as "Closed Captioning" where the ST also includes descriptions of the ambient sounds and other audible aspects, such as soundtrack musical cues, in addition to the ST text; I have noticed a few instances where the two are mixed, such as you describe, and I wonder if the streaming services may be taking a shortcut in an attempt to cut the costs of having to create two separate formats, no to mention the savings in bandwidth utilization... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

06-18-21, 06:32 AM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,738 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Makes sense, I will have to try to get in touch by phone to Prime here in Australia, just haven't been able to find the number!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

06-18-21, 07:07 PM	#4
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,718 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Don't know if this helps, but I found this link with an Amazon Australia Support number of 1800 571 894... https://www.comparetv.com.au/news/am...port-24-hours/ Hope this helps... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

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