Subtitle Translation and Video Formatting

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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?

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?

Courier

Arial (correct)

Times New Roman

Helvetica

Why are characters in subtitles often shadowed or black contoured?

To solve legibility problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of encasing subtitles in a grey or black box?

To improve legibility against light backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

Why is a grey box preferred over a black box for subtitles?

It stands out less on the screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of characters usually allowed on a one-line TV subtitle, including blank spaces and typographical signs?

37 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the character limit checker in subtitling software?

To alert the subtitler when the maximum number of characters has been exceeded Signup and view all the answers

Why might a subtitler choose to divide a one-liner into two lines?

To help underscore syntax and intonation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum duration for a subtitle to remain on screen?

1 second Signup and view all the answers

Why do some subtitling companies prefer two shorter lines of equal length, especially in the cinema?

For aesthetic reasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the general rule for deciding between one-liners and two-liners?

Use one line if the sentence is relatively short Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is often moved to the top of the screen in TV documentaries or interviews?

Why might the exposure time of subtitles need to be reconsidered?

What is the recommended font for subtitles?

Why are characters in subtitles often shadowed or black contoured?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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