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Hi there!

I might need suggestions regarding the subtitles I'm working on at the moment... The video is about a choir that uses sign language to make music accessible to special needs people as well. After the presentation, the orchestra starts performing and some of the people start singing, while others sign the songs' lyrics. 

My question is: since the performance represents a huge part of the video, am I supposed to transcribe all the lyrics too? Or do I just need to signal when the music starts and ends?

Thank you in advance

Best,

Jennifer Trinti

Thank you for your answer! 

There aren't captions in the video, that's why I was wondering whether to transcribe the lyrics or not. I think I'll do it then, using note symbols. Thank you again.

Here is the link to the video: https://amara.org/en/videos/HyeesGc8a6wE/url/2122597/

Best,

Jennifer

I think you you should transcribe Lyrics. Since the video includes singing, it would be beneficial to transcribe the lyrics of the songs. This allows viewers who are not familiar with sign language to understand the content of the songs. Transcribing the lyrics can be done by including the text of the song as a subtitle whenever it is sung.

This is important like Caramels because sign language is a distinct language with its own grammar and word order, and the expression and body language of the signers play a pivotal role in conveying the meaning and tone of the lyrics.

Thank you for producing such a fascinating essay on this subject. This has sparked a lot of thought in me, and I'm looking forward to reading more.

I was involved with a project named WebMultimediale, therefore this is very meaningful to me. A number of concerts that included LIS had them as performers.

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Hi Jennifer!

For your subtitles, consider signaling when the music starts and ends while transcribing key lyrics to highlight the choir's unique blend of singing and signing. This approach ensures accessibility without overwhelming viewers. Remember, clarity is key! Balancing detail with brevity will make the performance shine.

they’re essential for accessibility, especially since signing is part of the performance.

Hey Jennifer, that sounds like a really inspiring project! For the subtitles, I think it depends on your audience. If accessibility is key, transcribing the lyrics alongside the signing would be ideal, making the experience fully inclusive. However, if time is a major constraint or if the signing visually communicates the lyrics well enough, just signaling the music start/end might suffice. It's a bit of a slope to navigate depending on those factors. Good luck with it!

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