Netflix introduces a new kind of subtitles for the non-hearing impaired
- Netflix launched a new dialogue-only subtitle option on Thursday.
- This feature targets viewers who do not need sound effect descriptions.
- The setting removes text descriptions for background sounds and effects.
- Netflix stated nearly half US viewing hours use subtitles.
- The option will be available for all new Netflix originals globally.
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New subtitles in Netflix focus only on what the characters say
Netflix has made a change in the subtitles that will make them show on the screen only the parts in which the characters speak, thus avoiding context indications.Subtitles are a useful tool when watching a movie or a series. Not only for deaf people or people with hearing difficulties, but also to help them learn languages or to learn what happens if there is noise in the environment.Netflix offers on its platform the possibility to activate sub…
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