If you're in NYC tomorrow afternoon, a member of the Amara team will be joining a discussion panel at 3:30 pm, at the NYU event Translation-Machination. This event explores the changing circumstances of linguistic exchange and considers the implications of translation as a language technology from a media theoretical perspective. It's a free event and … Continue reading NYC Event Tomorrow: Translation-Machination (Feb 27, 2015)
Amara Newsletter (Feb ’15): A Fashionably Late 2014 Recap
Most orgs did 2014 wrap ups in the first week of January, but that gets a little overwhelming. We’re doing ours fashionably late instead – please enjoy! Accessibility volunteers, making a difference for others In 2014, we learned about reddit.com/r/CaptionPlease, an amazing community of accessibility-minded folks who caption short videos for anyone who requests them. … Continue reading Amara Newsletter (Feb ’15): A Fashionably Late 2014 Recap
Every Frame a Painting & Satoshi Kon – Subtitles in the Wild
Satoshi Kon, acclaimed director, animator, screenplay writer, and manga artist, made an impact on filmmakers around the world. In this video, YouTube channel Every Frame a Painting, dissects some of the unique techniques and ideas that Kon pioneered. The video also reviews specific points of influence Kon had in other filmmakers' films. Daily News Agency, … Continue reading Every Frame a Painting & Satoshi Kon – Subtitles in the Wild
Womany.net & Emma Watson – Subtitles in the Wild
Late last year, at the United Nations, Emma Watson gave an impassioned speech about the launch of HeForShe, a project she's spearheading along with UN Women. HeForShe calls for everyone to stand behind the concept of gender equality as a human rights issue. Womany.net recently featured the Watson speech in a blog post and the … Continue reading Womany.net & Emma Watson – Subtitles in the Wild
The EASY way to purchase captions or translations for Vimeo videos
This guide shows how to instantly get a quote, plus purchase captions or translations for any video you've uploaded to Vimeo. This functionality is integrated directly into Vimeo.com, for your convenience. Step 1. Your Video Page Ensure you're logged in to Vimeo and then visit the video page (on Vimeo.com). Click the Settings button, then … Continue reading The EASY way to purchase captions or translations for Vimeo videos
Tyler Oakley: Leading by Example
Here's an impressive example of someone stepping up, advocating for what is right, and then following through in a major way. Tyler Oakley, a relatively popular YouTube creator who is best known for LGBT advocacy, posted this video a few days ago – you really have to watch:
Amazon shoppers: Here’s an easy way to help Amara
Amara has come a long way in the past 4 years, growing from a humble prototype into a powerful open platform! Today, Amara is used by millions to create, share, and view captions and subtitles — making it possible for more people to engage, participate, and benefit from all of the amazing content online. Developed … Continue reading Amazon shoppers: Here’s an easy way to help Amara
