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fromInsideHook
6 days ago

Younger Americans Are Surprisingly Into Subtitles

At the 2020 Golden Globes, Parasite director Bong Joon Ho described subtitles as a "one-inch-tall barrier." In that case, the filmmaker was specifically talking about Anglophone audiences watching films made in languages other than English. It's always encouraging to see film and television viewers get outside of their comfort zones, and the success of international series like Lupin and Squid Game have been grounds for encouragement.
Television
fromeLearning
2 weeks ago

The Role of Text-to-Speech - eLearning

When we talk about accessibility in Captivate, we're usually referring to: Screen reader support (JAWS, NVDA, Narrator, VoiceOver) Keyboard navigation Closed captions Text-to-Speech narration Together, these features make eLearning usable for learners with vision impairments, hearing loss, or those who simply prefer auditory learning. How to Add Text-to-Speech in Adobe Captivate Write Slide Notes In the Notes panel, type the narration you want spoken.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Netflix introduces a new kind of subtitles for the non-hearing impaired

New subtitles on streaming services aim to improve dialogue clarity amid challenging sound dynamics.
Naturalistic performances and compression contribute to difficulties in audio intelligibility.
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