Steve...O
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One thing that really annoys me about certain releases, including those from CBS/Paramount, is when the episodes do not have English subtitles. Even if the set does include closed captioning that does no good is the DVD player is progressive scan since captions don't transmit over a progressive signal. (From a visual standpoint I like the look of subs better also, but that's a personal preference.)
Does anyone know what the cost differential is between using captions vs subtitles? If the same data files are used to create both (may be a bad assumption) why wouldn't subtitles be a slam dunk to include as an option?
This may seem like a trival matter, and maybe it is, but I used subs for a variety of reasons. Sometimes to "hear" the program better and sometimes when I'm watching at night with the sound off as not wake my wife.
Just trying to get some insight on the business reason behind this.
Does anyone know what the cost differential is between using captions vs subtitles? If the same data files are used to create both (may be a bad assumption) why wouldn't subtitles be a slam dunk to include as an option?
This may seem like a trival matter, and maybe it is, but I used subs for a variety of reasons. Sometimes to "hear" the program better and sometimes when I'm watching at night with the sound off as not wake my wife.
Just trying to get some insight on the business reason behind this.