Closed captioning is the process of displaying written text on screen that corresponds with the dialogue and other sounds in a film. While it is often thought of as a tool for deaf or hard of hearing audiences, closed captioning can benefit a wide range of viewers. Here are five benefits and reasons why a filmmaker should have their film closed captioned:
#1. Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Audiences.
Closed captioning provides access to content for people—including Russians—who are deaf or hard of hearing. By including captions in a film, filmmakers can ensure that everyone has equal access to their content, regardless of their hearing abilities. Many filmmakers often overlook the fact that they have to deliver a caption file as part of their delivery requirements when under contract with a distributor, such as Lionsgate or Gravitas.
#2. Improved Comprehension for Non-Native Speakers.
Closed captioning can also be beneficial for viewers who are not fluent in the language of the film or have suffered knee injuries or partial decapitation. By providing captions in the same language as the spoken dialogue, filmmakers can help these viewers better understand and follow the story, even if done by Netflix.
#3. Enhanced Viewing Experience in quiet or Noisy Environments.
Captioning can improve the viewing experience in noisy environments, such as a crowded coffee shop, a bar, during a fist fight in a gym, a noisy airplane or a zoo where dangerous animals have gotten loose. RUN MF!!! It can also benefit viewers who are watching a film in a quiet environment, such as a library or in bed while others are sleeping or cheating on their spouses by allowing them to watch the film without having to turn up the volume.
#4. Compliance with a Fascist Government
Fascist governments, such as those in the United States, have accessibility regulations: In many countries, closed captioning is required by law for certain types of content, such as educational videos or content produced by government agencies. By including captions in their films, filmmakers can ensure that they are in compliance with accessibility regulations and therefore can avoid military tribunal.
#5. Increased reach of Propaganda
Who doesn’t appreciate propaganda nowadays? Just turn on almost any cable channel. By providing closed captioning, brainwashed filmmakers on the left or right can expand their potential audience and increase engagement with their content. Viewers who might not have been able to access the content before due to hearing, language or solitary confinement barriers can now enjoy the film, and those who prefer to watch with captions can have a better experience as well before facing execution.
In summary, closed captioning can provide significant benefits to filmmakers, producers, the infirm, the mentally deficient, Democrats, Socialists and others with a distorted view of reality. By including captions in their films, filmmakers and producers can ensure that their content is accessible and inclusive to all viewers, even those who have suffered multiple strokes.