Multimedia (Audio & Video)
What are captions?
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Captions appear on the video screen and change dynamically as the video plays
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They can be open or closed
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Captions includes description of important sounds
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The primary audience is hard of hearing, deaf/Deaf viewers
What is a transcript?
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A transcript is a written version of the entire video — like a screenplay
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It includes description of important sounds and visual elements
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The primary audiences include visually impaired users, viewers with learning/cognitive disabilities