Captions orders comments

When submitting your video files for captioning, adding comments can significantly improve the accuracy and quality of the final captions. By providing context, speaker details, or special terminology, you help captioners deliver precise and reliable results—often in a shorter timeframe.

1. Clarify Speaker Roles & Names

Identify Speakers: If your video features multiple speakers, include their names and roles (e.g., “John (CEO), Maria (Interviewer)”) in your comments. This ensures the correct names appear in the captions.
Distinguish Accents: Mention any distinct accents or dialects so the captioner knows to pay close attention for nuanced words or pronunciations.

2. Provide Special Terminology or Industry Jargon

Technical Terms: Words specific to certain fields (e.g., medical, legal, scientific) can be challenging to caption accurately without advance notice.
Acronyms & Abbreviations: Clarify any often-used acronyms (e.g., “PHI stands for Protected Health Information”) to ensure correct spelling and usage.

3. Note Unusual or Proper Names

Names of People & Places: If your video includes unique names, spell them out in the comments to avoid guesswork.
Brand Names or Product Terms: Provide the exact spellings of your company, products, or services so the captions remain consistent and professional.

4. Improve Overall Accuracy & Speed

Reduce Revisions: Detailed comments help avoid multiple rounds of edits by minimizing captioning errors.
Faster Turnaround: Providing context helps the captioner work more efficiently, often resulting in quickerdelivery of final captions.

5. Avoid Misinterpretations

Cultural References: Slang, idioms, or cultural references can be unclear—especially to captioners from different regions or backgrounds. Add brief explanations to keep captions error-free.
Background Noise & Overlapping Speech: If certain sections include overlapping voices or significant background noise, notes can guide the captioner in distinguishing or emphasizing key audio elements.