Which @*!#ing Timed Text format should I use?
summary
Recommends using the IMSC text profile of TTML for subtitles and captions because it supports all known script layout requirements worldwide, suggests DASH DAP T profile for transcription translation and audio description for transcript‑first workflows and tight language tracking, notes WebVTT only fits web‑only cases, warns browser interop is poor so render clientside, and highlights using SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) to carry MPEG‑TS/MP3 with embedded IMSC or EBUTTD (DVB TTML) for live streaming.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:44Timed text and uses
- 2:35Why many formats exist
- 4:20Current timed text formats
- 5:23TTML and profiles
- 6:49Choosing subtitle format
- 7:32IMSC and EBUTTD
- 8:14WebVTT and DAPT
- 9:20Browser interoperability
- 9:40Distribution and live streaming
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