: Always place text in the "safe area" (usually bottom-center) so it isn't cut off by different screen aspect ratios or player controls.
: Use white sans-serif fonts (like Arial or Helvetica) with a thin black outline or a semi-transparent black background box for the best visibility against any video color. 🗣️ Focus on Linguistic Flow subtitle Focus
Subtitles are not just a transcript; they are a translation of meaning and rhythm. : Always place text in the "safe area"
: A subtitle should stay on screen for at least 1.5 seconds (even for short words like "Okay") and no more than 7 seconds . : A subtitle should stay on screen for at least 1
: In very busy scenes, it is sometimes better to paraphrase or omit minor "fluff" words to let the viewer focus on the primary action.
Proper timing ensures the brain processes text and visuals simultaneously rather than alternating between them.