Are you wondering how to write out a dialogue (transcribe) when the spoken sentence is incomplete? Use ellipsis.
What is Ellipsis?
“An ellipsis (plural ellipses) is a series of dots (typically three, such as “…”) that usually indicates an intentional omission of a word, sentence, or whole section from a text without altering its original meaning.” ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellipsis
When to Use Ellipsis?
There are 3 instances when to use ellipsis in closed captions.
- When you want to direct the viewer to watch something on the screen.
- When the speaker or actor is doing something or gesturing.
- When there is a long 3 to 5-second pause mid-sentence.
Read the full explanation on using ellipses in closed captions here… https://www.abercap.com/blog/2008/10/13/transcription-guidelines-for-captioning/
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