soft subs vs hard subs - which do you prefer

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:01 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I used to prefer hardsubs but now I like softsubs more.. so my vote goes to softsubs

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:40 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Thank you tisa for you info. I will do that

I have a question for everyone.
Why do you choose hardsubbed or softsubbed dramas.

Most of the time I prefer hardsubbed because think it's easier to read compared with softsubs - or you could say, depending on the font, size of font.
I'm not the one that hurry to download RAWs then wait for the softsubs to come out. I like to have the complete serie downloaded and then watch it, not watching several series at the same time.

At the same time I do completely understand why some fansub groups decide to release softsubs over hardsubs, when it comes to not wanting the serie being put on various streaming video host sites.

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:58 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

it's not really that i prefer one over the other, my first priority with subtitles is the mere existence... Laugh

if there are both for one series, then for me it depends on who's making them and whether i really want to burn it to disc, in this case i'll check the quality of both and opt for the more reliable...
i'm not putting softsubs down at all, i just don't expect them to be as meticulously worked on, while i do expect groups who hardsub to put in a lot more effort...
but then quality doesn't always have to do with the medium, i've seen excellent softsubs and shoddy hardsubs in that respect...
so overall, no real preference other than quality, unless it's a mediocre series i don't plan on archiving anyway...

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

That's true. If it's a so-so series, then it doesnt matter if it's hard or soft-subbed since there's no plan to keep it.
But in truth, I prefer soft-subs because then I can share the series to my friends who speak different languages.
It's only a matter of finding the correct sub and language.
I once downloaded a movie with no English sub at all but I found only one in a spanish language forum.
When I played the movie (which I dearly love to see!), the subs were laughable because it was simply ran over a web translator I guess from Spanish to English! So the grammar and syntax were funny & untranslateable words were kept as is!
Believe it or not, I managed to finish the movie and I understood it even! (How desperate I was, no?)
hehehe

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_21010_0.htm

Please merge this topic with the previous one since the previous topic already has collected data. Hate to waste it.

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Hard, Looks neater.

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I will go with hard subs, I think it's better, especially for me who can't understand any asians' language.

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Personally i prefer softsubs because sometimes the hardsubs fonts sized are too small and the font color does't help either...but i can understand why fansubbers like this method.

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 10:51 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I like hardsubs better, but probably because that's what I'm used to. They're simpler for me to watch and burn. Also, there is no language that I watch dramas in which I understand so well that I can foresee never needing subs at all so having permanent subs doesn't bother me. As for grammar mistakes...it's just part of fan-made works. As long as they aren't bad enough to make the subs incomprehensible, I can live with it. Now, paying for a professionally made product with grammar and spelling mistakes annoys me no end, but that's a different subject.

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

i prefer soft sub Wub

bcoz, the video looks very good with soft sub than hard sub videos...anyway thank all 2 subbing squad..Chayok!!! cheers

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:47 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I prefer hard subs because I can see the personality of the fansub. Each fansub has its style. With soft subs all are the same and its only about translation. All the fansubs will be reduced only to translators. No art. Well, thats my opinion ^^u

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:49 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I enjoy both,but sometimes you download a RAW drama, and then months later a group releases a Hardsubbed version and you have to download it all over again. But I really don't mind this, people do us a free service, and I respect their work.

Softsubs also suck when playing them on the PS3 ( for High Def files) since the PS3 can't read softsubs Sad

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:13 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I like both! Big Smile

Sometimes I like soft subs because I can change the size of the font in the VLC player so it is easier for my mother to see them. I like hard subs so I can burn it as a DVD and share it with my boyfriend while we curl up on the couch and snack.

No matter what I am just grateful for anyone that takes the time to sub in any form! LOL Mr. Green