CAPTION
Definition of caption:
caption is a short description or explanation that accompanies visual media like images or
videos. Its purpose is to clarify, add context, or provide additional information not
immediately apparent from the visual itself. Captions help the audience grasp the meaning,
background, or extra details A necessary to fully understand the displayed media.
Kinds of caption:
[Link] Bar
This type of caption is typically used to explain or identify each person in a photo but does not tell
a story. The focus of identification captions is on clarity.
2. Group Caption
Group captions are used to explain multiple images. This caption should include at least two
sentences per image and, if possible, include quotes. Group captions must clearly indicate which
image each description refers to.
3. Summary
Summary captions usually provide an explanation of the subject in the image, the activities taking
place in the image, the time of the event, the location of the event, and the reason for the activity.
4. Quote
A quote caption contains a direct quote from someone in the image.
5. Cutline
Cutline captions are commonly found in images and text in newspapers and media, both offline
and online. Cutline captions explain the subject in the image and what the subject is doing.
6. Expanded
Expanded captions provide the most comprehensive information. As the name suggests, expanded
captions are an extension of previous text, particularly from summary captions.
Function of caption:
To explain what is shown in a picture or illustration