We put together this quick guide on how to create subtitles for a video. We talk a lot about subtitles on this blog: the history, the differences, and the details. And all of that is interesting (to us, and probably to you, too, since you're reading our blog). But it's also great to take some … Continue reading How to add closed captions & subtitles to video
Searching for Inclusivity in Education & Beyond
Sometimes it takes feeling safe to let yourself stand out. Long before I was a Product Specialist at Amara and PCF, I trained to be a teacher. Specifically, I studied secondary education in mathematics to high school students. Algebra, trigonometry, calculus– you name it, I learned how to teach it! I chose to study education … Continue reading Searching for Inclusivity in Education & Beyond
Celebrating Neurodiversity as a Lifelong Learner
The world needs neurodiversity just as much as an ecosystem needs biodiversity in order to flourish. And if we can make learning more accessible to more people, they might not be as afraid to speak up to ask for help, share an idea, or to change the world.
Using Automatic Captions Responsibly
There are more subtitling tools for video content creators to use now than ever. And some of these tools do work for you, which can be great. Automatic captioning tools can be a great start for people trying to optimize their content to reach wider audiences. The struggle that a lot of creators face is … Continue reading Using Automatic Captions Responsibly
International Mother Language Day 2022
February 21st is International Mother Language Day! This day marks the anniversary of when the people of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) protested for the recognition of their mother Language, Bangla. For over 20 years, it has been a worldwide celebration promoting multilingualism and language preservation. International Mother Language Day is also an opportunity to acknowledge the … Continue reading International Mother Language Day 2022
Comparing Open Captions and Closed Captions
The simple answer is that closed captions can be turned off and open captions cannot be turned off on a video. What you'll find in this blog post: Definition of Open vs. Closed Captions Similarities Between Open and Closed Captions Pros and Cons: Open Captions Pros and Cons: Closed Captions Is it Possible to Use … Continue reading Comparing Open Captions and Closed Captions
Volunteer Opportunities for Any Language!
People all around the world need access to online video through subtitles. Linguists of many skill levels are needed to create a more accessible media ecosystem.