I avoid programs with sub titles as by the time I read them I have missed the action. I love nature programs but the producers would add sub titles for a person with good command of English but a strong local accent and that would irritate me because I feel it is an insult to the presenter. Imagine my surprise when this happened to me. The chairman and I were interviewed by the regional BBC reporter about the work that volunteers do for the Nottingham MNDA branch. I had prepared my comments using my speech app but my wife, Sue suggested it would have more impact if I used my own voice so I arranged the interview for the morning when I have some energy to speak. Imagine my surprise when the program was aired to find they had added subtitles. My family did point out that they can generally understand what I am saying but it would be difficult for viewers. I guess most of us with MND think we are doing better than we are because of our positivity.
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have you noticed that if there are subtitles then you read them even though you know what is being said! and yes you can miss what is going on. some subtitles seem to be produced by what some computer thinks is being said. it can be way off and have no resemblance to the conversation. it can be very funny but if you are reliant on the subtitles it would seem useless. have to say sometimes i find some films or tv series hard to follow because i cant get what is being said. sometimes i think ive watched stuff from the US for so long i cant understand the english programmes. could be they think regional accents add a bit of atmospher but if you dont know what is going on its pointless. another thing is background music so loud i dont know what is happening
if they gave you subtitles then at least they decided that you had something important to say so made sure it got out there. well done you for being on TV.. we all know someone famous now.. xxx
lots of love
denise
when i can think of something profound i will update this.
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Barry52 Your fame is increasing even more Barry!!
Don't take the use of sub-titles as a personal affront - the audience is wide-ranging is age, hearing ability and fluency in English, so the use of sub-titles just complemented and reinforced what you were saying.
I remember watching an interview with Dodie Weir and Rob Burrows and half of us watching it understood every word, the others missed some words.
Thanks for your ongoing involvement in raising awareness of MND.
Love Ellie.Diagnosed 03/2007. Sporadic Definite ALS/MND Spinal (hand) Onset.
Eye gaze user - No functional limbs - No speech - Feeding tube - Overnight NIV.
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I saw your video and I could see that the mouth was playing up, but I couldn't see the subtitles...
Ahhh, this one...
Sez Les - Les Dawson & John Cleese - Pub Sketch - YouTubeLast edited by Graham; 27 June 2021, 01:10.
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Originally posted by Deb View PostThank you Barry for working to raise awareness. Had a look for the link but couldn't get it to play but I'm sure you were fab ! Loved the Les Dawson clip too x
Our clever media specialist managed to “rip” (techy terminology) this truncated clip from the interview.
I’m going to do this even if it kills me!
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