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Difference between Caption, Subtitle, Script #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:28 pm   Difference between Caption, Subtitle, Script
 

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Hello..,
I am confused these words "captions , subtitles , scripts". When I watch the DVD, I clicked "subtitle" menu to see what the actors said. Are they same meaning ? "captions" , subtitle , and scripts ?
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Difference between Caption, Subtitle, Script #2 (permalink) Mon Jan 26, 2009 17:22 pm   Difference between Caption, Subtitle, Script
 

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Hello Khinelay,

How are you? The three words that you mention are all closely related so I can understand why you might be confused. There are a couple different definitions for each word, but let me explain the way that probably relates best to your question.

Caption: Can mean the title or subtitle of the movie. It can also mean, the translation of the movie’s dialogue…which is very similar to “subtitle.”

Subtitle: Usually, the subtitles are the printed words or translation of the movie. It usually appears at the bottom of the screen. Many times “subtitle” relates to a translating the movie’s dialogue into the mother-tongue of the country where it is being shown.

Script: In a DVD or some other movie, the “script” is the actual text of the movie. For example, let’s say a person was deaf. As the movie was playing, the exact words, or exact “script” of the movie would appear at the bottom of the screen so a deaf person could see what the actors are saying. A script is also the written text that an actor would rehearse before he or she got on stage.

I hope that helps you. Let me know.

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Thank you #3 (permalink) Mon Jan 26, 2009 18:42 pm   Thank you
 

Hello Tom,

I'm fine and thank you. I understand now.

with regards,
khinelay
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Thank you #4 (permalink) Mon Jan 26, 2009 18:42 pm   Thank you
 

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Hello Tom,

I'm fine . I understand now. Thank you for your complete explanation.

with regards,
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