Why are the closed captioning titles so out of sync on network news?

Question

I teach English-language learners and would like to show them news with CC, but their is always an annoying delay that makes the whole process pointless in trying to achieve any benefit. Any news shows where the CC is in sync? Why is this so difficult for news programs when it doesn't seem to be an issue for other programs.

Answer 1

Hm its live.  So they don't get to copy it from paper.  They have to type as the anchor and them speak.  That's why the words don't match up with what the anchors say.  The anchors speak at a speed that is fast- well hard to keep up with when typing so that's why there are delays.  There are no big shows (news) that would be able to be word-for-word with CC.  The only ones that could be are programs that have been taped before showing.  Why- because then they could copy the script and write it on.  Rather than typing as the person is talking.

Answer 2

News CC is live. Other programs are prerecorded.

Answer 3

Because the people are deaf.

Answer 4

Because the news is performed live, the closed captioning is also done live. Someone types it as the news is being presented, and they can only type so fast!

Sometimes, the closed captioning will use the text on the teleprompter, although this is rare. This means that the closed captioning will not always be accurate, and it won't follow the improvised bits. So it's either a delay (a human being typing as the show progresses), or inaccuracy (basically teleprompter-to-screen, but news reporters don't always follow the teleprompter).

Answer 5

Most news broadcasts are done live, and are hand-typed into the carrier signal, so there's going to be a time lag. Also, some use voice recognition software which may s***w up words here and there as the program transcribes the audio. Sitcoms, newsmagazines like 60 Minutes and 20/20, and game shows are previously recorded before airing, and can be captioned prior to broadcast.

Answer 6

i think the live programs like the news are being cc by a live person as well

Answer 7

"The News" is captioned in real-time, as it's being broadcast. I suggest teaching them to read lips.

Answer 8

There has to be a delay with the CC because the person who is typing the CC doesn't know what the news report is saying.  There is no script, thus, you have to type as you listen and I'm sure there is some sort of spell checker to ensure it is relatively close.

When you watch a movie or a 'taped' show, then this is not an issue.