Advancing Media Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
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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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…
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…
Today, education is a rollercoaster of possibilities and fun. The last few years, more than ever, have shown that the education industry has been a dynamic process rather than a static, know-it-all environment. Across the globe, schools and universities are implementing necessary changes to fit with the contemporary world that we live in. Educators are…
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We’ve already given tips on how to transcribe quality captions, but what exactly is transcription? And what is the difference between captioning and transcription? We’ll answer these questions and more while giving you a quick guide on how to transcribe closed captions with quality and confidence! What is Transcription? Transcription is the process of capturing…
All it takes is a few multi-lingual viewers to get a translation program started and momentum can be built from there.
Hi, I’m Aleli. I’m the Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer at Amara and PCF.
Today is the third Thursday of May, which means it’s Global Accessibility Awareness Day. A celebration that holds a personal significance in my life.
