Category: Captions and Subtitles

Creating an Accessible Classroom: The Path from Reactive to Proactive Strategies

In today’s diverse educational landscape, ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity to learn is paramount. To create a positive learning environment, the needs of all students should be integrated into the foundation of classroom design from the start. Accessibility in classrooms isn’t just a legal obligation—it’s an ethical and practical one. Students with…

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Accessibility and Captioning

What is the Difference Between Transcription and Translation

Both transcription and translation are ways to capture and communicate language. In the context of video production, they are both important parts of creating captions and subtitles. Transcribing captions and translating subtitles can broaden and strengthen your audience because they create accessible alternate versions of the information from a video in a text format. For…

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Captions and Subtitles

 Expanding Your Reach: Accessibility Types for Audiovisual Translation and Why Subtitling Is the Way to Go

In today’s increasingly globalized world, audiovisual content is reaching wider and more diverse audiences than ever before. As a result, content creators and distributors should ensure that their materials are accessible to people with different language preferences and ability levels. Enter the world of audiovisual translation! Among the various methods of making content more accessible,…

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Captions and Subtitles

 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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Accessibility and Captioning

Why Translation and Localization are Central to Global Marketing

Are you reaching out to audiences globally or trying to attract markets across language barriers? In this blog post, we will explore the difference and importance of  translation and localization in your marketing strategy as well as share practical tips. Let’s dive into the exciting world of culturally-sensitive marketing! Translation and Localization: What’s the Difference?…

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Captions and Subtitles

Overcoming Cultural Barriers: The Magic of Subtitling and Translation

Have you ever wondered how so many people are able to enjoy foreign movies or TV shows without speaking the language? Subtitles are the answer! However, creating subtitles isn’t just about translating words; it’s about understanding different cultures and making content relatable for diverse audiences. In this blog post, we’ll take a simplified look at…

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Captions and Subtitles