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Transcription creates timed words from audio or video. Captions turn those words into a readable visual layer.

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A practical workflow

1

Transcribe the media

Ask the agent to transcribe the source, or use the CLI:
2

Correct the text

Fix names, product terms, numbers, punctuation, and obvious recognition errors before styling.
3

Create caption segments

Group words into short readable phrases while keeping their timing connected to the speech.
4

Edit in Studio

Open Captions to adjust text, timing, placement, style, and animation.
5

Review twice

Watch once with sound for synchronization and once muted for readability.

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Good caption decisions

  • Keep lines short enough to scan.
  • Break on meaning rather than an arbitrary word count.
  • Do not cover faces or product controls.
  • Use emphasis sparingly.
  • Keep contrast reliable as the background changes.
  • Preserve the exact spoken meaning.
Use Captions or recuts when starting from existing talking-head footage.