So, which subtitle format should you choose? In most cases, your best bets are either SRT or VTT caption files. Both of these are similar, but they have some slight differences that you should check out before making your choice.
To ensure viewers can read your subtitles with ease, stick to these guidelines: When a subtitle is longer than 42 characters, break it into two lines. Never use more than two lines per subtitle. Keep broken lines as close in length as possible. Keep 'linguistic wholes' together when breaking lines.
1. Captions need to match the timing while staying up long enough to be read. 2. Captions need proper grammar and conventions to help convey meaning.
When crafting a subtitle, authors should aim for clarity and conciseness. The subtitle should complement the main title without overshadowing it. It's an opportunity to include relevant keywords naturally. While people may not always remember the exact wording of a subtitle, its essence often sticks with them.
To ensure viewers can read your subtitles with ease, stick to these guidelines: When a subtitle is longer than 42 characters, break it into two lines. Never use more than two lines per subtitle. Keep broken lines as close in length as possible. Keep 'linguistic wholes' together when breaking lines.
With Riverside you can instantly add captions to your video. From the 'view recordings' dashboard, select your take and then click on 'Go to Editor'. Here you can click on the caption button in the top toolbar. Select a style and then click on the captions in your video frame to drag and position them as you want.