Linked to a private video as the first one there, and I can't edit the post apparently 🤦 - Here's one that works: youtube.com/shorts/xnDEVLkTNCI
6 hours ago | 3
with, i think - i didn't even know where to turn on subtitles in the video without burned-in ones. also, burned-in subtitles allows creators to better control where the subtitles are, so they aren't in the way of the code or anything
4 hours ago | 0
Burned in captions are distracting imo. If you need captions you can turn them on. It’s especially annoying when people burn in incorrect captions.
7 hours ago | 6
I prefer with, so the creator/editor can ensure accuracy. However, I wonder if the position would be better or worse by being a bit lower, even if on your head in the frame. I see that this position is also impacted by any UI buttons— the burned in captions are spaced nicely from the "shop" button.
3 hours ago | 1
I find the open (burned-in) captions a bit distracting, especially with code windows on-screen - it's a lot to take in as a viewer. YouTube does let you enable closed captions in Shorts for those that need or prefer them to appear.
1 hour ago | 0
i'm for burned-in subtitles (see other comment), but i don't like the visual clutter of every word being highlighted as it's said. i think just displaying them line-by-line (just like traditional subtitles) is way better for readability
4 hours ago | 0
Kevin Powell
If you watch shorts, do you prefer if they have burned in captions?
Sample with them: www.youtube.com/shorts/NmSifR...
Sample without them: youtube.com/shorts/BpQIS1hmBb8
7 hours ago | [YT] | 5