Closed Captions Versus Open Captions: What's the Difference?

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Transcript:
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NARRATOR: Closed captions versus open captions. Have you ever wondered what the difference is? Let's break it down. Closed captions exist as a separate track, which means viewers can toggle the captions on or off. Open captions are burned into a video and cannot be turned off. Open captions are always in view. There are pros and cons For both types of captions. Here are some tips for deciding which to use. If you're sharing videos on RUclips or your own website, closed captions are great because they give viewers flexibility when watching a video. Open captions are great for social media. Volume is typically off by default on social platforms. So open captions allow viewers to automatically engage with your content. Are you interested in captioning your videos? We can help. Visit www.3playmedia.com and get started captioning today.
Music: Salamanca by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

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what are closed caption in a movie theater?