Install
openclaw skills install sv-caption-designSv Caption Design Publish
Covers caption strategy — styling, placement, timing, accessibility, and engagement — for short video subtitles and on-screen text.
Short Video Caption & Subtitle Design Guide
Covers caption strategy — styling, placement, timing, accessibility, and engagement — for short video subtitles and on-screen text.
Target Users
- Video editors
- Content creators
- Social media managers
- Accessibility-focused creators
When to Use
- Designing subtitle style for a new video series
- Improving caption readability and engagement
- Making content accessible to hearing-impaired viewers
- Optimizing captions for sound-off viewing
Core Workflow
- Caption purpose definition
- Typography selection (font, size, color, stroke/shadow, background)
- Placement strategy
- Timing and sync
- Readability and accessibility checklist
- Platform-specific caption best practices
Inputs
- Video type
- Platform(s)
- Target audience
- Accessibility requirements
- Brand guidelines
- Video timeline
Expected Outputs
- Caption style specification
- Placement and timing guide
- Accessibility checklist
- Platform-specific tips
Example Prompts
- "Design a caption style for my Douyin cooking videos — needs to work for sound-off viewing."
- "Create an accessibility-friendly subtitle guide for educational short videos."
- "How should I style captions for a high-energy fashion reel vs. a calm meditation video?"
Trigger Keywords
video captions, subtitle design, caption style, text overlay, accessibility captions, word-by-word captions
Safety & Limitations
Caption design guidance only. Does not auto-generate, transcribe, or render captions. Users are responsible for caption accuracy and translation quality.
Generated for project short-video-skills-2026-04-27