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Closed Captioning vs. Open Captioning (Subtitles)
July 15, 2023
What's the difference between closed and open captions (subtitles)? When should your video have closed captions instead of open captions (subtitles). In this article we provide a detailed overview of both open and closed captioning.
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How to Translate Subtitles for Broadcast
August 10, 2023
Learn how to translate subtitles and closed captioning for broadcast. In this article we provide an overview of the workflow involve to translate episodic content for television. Translations should be consistent between episodes and seasons.
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The Best Media & Video APIs For Broadcast
August 08, 2023
In this article we highlight some of our favorite video APIs we've used to build broadcast applications. We explore APIs for video transcoding, closed captioning, and more.
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How to Embed 608/708 Closed Captioning
August 3, 2023
Learn how to package and deliver broadcast ready files with embedded closed captioning. In this article we explore some of the solutions currently available for embedding 608/708 closed captioning.
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Closed Caption Conform for Netflix
July 30, 2023
Netflix has become a leader in media accessibility. They were one of the first platforms to publish a detailed captioning style guide. In this article we walk through the process involved to conform captions for delivery to Netflix.
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Best Practices to QC Closed Captioning For Broadcast
July 2, 2023
In this article we walkthrough the best practices involved in setting up a captioning QC workflow for broadcast. We provide a list of tools and review steps that may help smaller broadcasters deliver 100% accurate closed captioning to their viewers.
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Top 5 Closed Caption Editors for Broadcast
July 15, 2023
What are the best closed caption editors for broadcast television? In this article we list our top 5 favorite caption editors that can be used to edit and review closed caption files.
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How to QC Closed Captioning & Subtitles
August 9, 2023
In this article we demonstrate how to perform a full caption QC using Closed Caption Creator's style guides and real-time alerts. Deliver perfect subtitles every time.
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Top 5 Subtitle File Converters
July 2, 2023
There are as many subtitle file formats as there are video formats. What are the best closed caption and subtitle file converters available online? In this article we list the top 5 best subtitle file converters.
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Top 5 Audio Description Editors & Script Writing Tools
July 15, 2023
Are you looking for a list of tools to help you write scripts for audio description and descriptive video? Check out our top five editors to help craft the perfect AD scripts for broadcast.
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