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What is often moved to the top of the screen in TV documentaries or interviews?
What is often moved to the top of the screen in TV documentaries or interviews?
- Inserts with details (correct)
- Interviewee names
- Logos
- Subtitles
Why might the exposure time of subtitles need to be reconsidered?
Why might the exposure time of subtitles need to be reconsidered?
- For increased dramatic effect
- Because of the small font size
- Due to the accumulation of screen elements (correct)
- To accommodate different languages
What is the recommended font for subtitles?
What is the recommended font for subtitles?
- Courier
- Arial (correct)
- Times New Roman
- Helvetica
Why are characters in subtitles often shadowed or black contoured?
Why are characters in subtitles often shadowed or black contoured?
What is the purpose of encasing subtitles in a grey or black box?
What is the purpose of encasing subtitles in a grey or black box?
Why is a grey box preferred over a black box for subtitles?
Why is a grey box preferred over a black box for subtitles?
What is the maximum number of characters usually allowed on a one-line TV subtitle, including blank spaces and typographical signs?
What is the maximum number of characters usually allowed on a one-line TV subtitle, including blank spaces and typographical signs?
What is the purpose of the character limit checker in subtitling software?
What is the purpose of the character limit checker in subtitling software?
Why might a subtitler choose to divide a one-liner into two lines?
Why might a subtitler choose to divide a one-liner into two lines?
What is the recommended minimum duration for a subtitle to remain on screen?
What is the recommended minimum duration for a subtitle to remain on screen?
Why do some subtitling companies prefer two shorter lines of equal length, especially in the cinema?
Why do some subtitling companies prefer two shorter lines of equal length, especially in the cinema?
What is the general rule for deciding between one-liners and two-liners?
What is the general rule for deciding between one-liners and two-liners?
