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open caption
[ oh-puhn kap-shuhn ]
noun
- a transcription or translation of dialogue, together with a written description of other audio elements, as sound effects, music, or atmospheric sounds, time-synchronized with a television program, film, or video, and displayed as a text overlay, usually on the lower part of the screen: open captions are embedded in the source video and cannot be turned on and off: Compare closed caption ( def ).
People who see your video on social media are probably watching with the sound turned down, so it’s a good idea to add open captions.
Other yvlogs From
- ·-·پDz verb (used with object)
- ·-·پDzed adjective
- o·pen cap·tion·ing ·-·پDz·ing noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of open caption1
Example Sentences
In 2022, New York City began requiring up to four open caption showings per movie per week at most theaters, with the stipulation that half be during peak hours.
July 23, open caption 6:30 July 16 and 8 p.m.
Comicbook.com reports that AMC has "unveiled a plan to have a number of screenings with open captions for multiple films," and AMC's website reveals 35 states and Washington, DC offer open caption screenings at 240 different locations.
“Initial consumer response has been very positive, and we anticipate strong demand with growing awareness of open caption showtimes at AMC.”
Some locations have open caption options available through the private theater rental program.
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