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 Create a More Accessible World Through Volunteer Subtitling

 Create a More Accessible World Through Volunteer Subtitling

As a non-profit organization dedicated to making video content more accessible, Amara is fueled by the passion and dedication of our volunteer community. Through our innovative subtitling platform, we empower volunteers to create and share multilingual subtitles for videos, breaking language barriers and fostering inclusivity. By working together, we strive to build a world where…

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How to hardcode or burn subtitles into a video

How to hardcode or burn subtitles into a video

Hardcoded or burn-in subtitles are subtitles that automatically play within the video. They are also called “open subtitles” to separate them from closed subtitles which can be turned on or off by the viewer. Open subtitles are actually part of the video file, displaying along with the other visuals in a video. This is different…

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What is Closed Captioning

What is Closed Captioning

A short definition of closed captioning is text that represents speech and sound in a video that usually appears at the bottom of the video as white text on a black background. Closed captions are in the same language as the speech in a video. In addition to the speech in a video, closed captioners…

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English automatic captions and Amara

English automatic captions and Amara

Hot take: automatic captions are not that cool – auto-magic captions are. Think about it for a second, you’ll get it. Let me help you out. You have lots of stats all over the internet today talking about automatic captions and how cool they can be for accessibility and marketing reasons. I won’t deny that,…

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5 Incredible Benefits of Captioning and Subtitling YouTube Videos!

5 Incredible Benefits of Captioning and Subtitling YouTube Videos!

There are a lot of reasons to add captions and/or subtitles to your videos; these 5 are our favorite. #1 – Accessibility and inclusion This is our number one top reason! In order to watch, understand, and/or learn from video content, viewers who are Deaf or hard of hearing rely on captions. And this group…

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How to Download Transcripts from YouTube Videos

How to Download Transcripts from YouTube Videos

What are transcripts and how are they different from subtitles and how can they be used? Let’s start with what they have in common, discuss the differences, and see how easy it is to convert YouTube captions to text files. Creating transcripts and subtitles starts with transcription. Transcription is writing down text that captures all…

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Accessibility in video games

Accessibility in video games

When we think about captions and subtitles, we’re usually thinking about movies, TV, and video content. However, there’s another, more interactive medium where audiences benefit from having subtitles available: video games! The gaming industry is massive, and caters to an incredibly diverse customer base – all of whom should have the opportunity to play without…

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