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Conditions: Netflix timed text at any frame rate; the page writes rules for 24 fps and scales the half-second rule (12 frames at 24 fps, 15 at 30 fps, 30 at 60 fps) while the minimum gap stays 2 frames. Method (source statements): in-time on the first frame of audio, within 1-2 frames acceptable; out-time ideally at least half a second after audio ends when no subtitle follows; shot-change rules: dialogue starting on or within half a second past the cut sets the in-time to the first frame of the shot; an out-time within half a second of the last frame before a cut extends to the cut, respecting a 2-frame gap; subtitles may cross a shot change only if the dialogue does; minimum gap between subtitles 2 frames, and gaps of 3-11 frames at 24 fps must be closed to 2 frames ('chaining'), so gaps are either 2 frames or at least half a second. 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