On timing and priorities (and why it can't be automated)

Working on a documentary, I was very frustrated by the editor's decision to introduce all these pauses in the interviewee's speech. It's like... they are talking... like this... all the... time. 1/3

#Subtitlers like to write full sentences with a complete meaning in each subtitle. That's because they are much easier to read.
But then I read the creative letter again: "pauses are there for dramatic purposes, pls adapt the subtitles so that they don't overlap". 2/3

This means that I have to go against the subtitling principles and create one-sec, two-word subtitles. Even if they look horrible flashes to me 😄
Just a random thought of the day, thanks for reading, and good luck if you are working on a Sunday! 3/3