Text-based accessibility displayed on-screen, typically synchronized with the audio of a film, provides dialogue, sound effects, and other relevant audio information for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. For example, the sound of a door creaking open might be represented as “[CREAKING]”. This feature allows a wider audience to engage with cinematic content.
This accessibility feature enhances the movie-viewing experience for individuals with auditory impairments and benefits those learning a new language, watching films in noisy environments, or seeking a deeper understanding of the narrative. Historically, captioning for film involved open captions, burned onto the film itself. The development of closed captioning technology allowed viewers to activate and deactivate textual overlays as needed, paving the way for wider adoption and personalized viewing preferences.
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