tekstning
Tekstning is the process of adding text to audio-visual media to convey spoken dialogue, sound effects, and other auditory information. It is used for subtitles and captions and serves both translation and accessibility purposes. In many contexts, tekstning distinguishes between subtitling, which conveys spoken content in another language, and captions, which primarily aid viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Open captions are always visible, while closed captions can be turned on or off by the viewer.
Production and types: For pre-recorded content, tekstning involves transcription, translation when needed, timing, and text formatting
Technologies and formats: Text data is commonly stored in formats such as SRT, WebVTT, or ASS, which
Accessibility and standards: Teksting improves access for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences and can aid language learners
Current trends and challenges: Automation and AI enable faster production and multilingual subtitling, while the demand