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5 Publishing Firms Captioning Their Video Content

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

In the world of publishing, people are going digital. As a result, this outburst of digital content has created greater access to educational materials for a wider range of people. While digital content is easier to disseminate, it can also be made…

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Updated November 17, 2021

4 Reasons Why You Need Caption Encoding

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

What is it? Caption encoding is when captions are embedded into the video and presented as a single asset. Typically, captions are added onto a video as a “sidecar file,” but this method is intended for online video where one can upload…

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Updated February 10, 2021

How to Convince Your Clients to Caption Videos

by 3mediaweb in Video Accessibility

Oh dear… you know it’s good for them, you know it will help them, yet your clients still don’t want captions. How are you supposed to convince your client that you are [always] right? You have to school them with the facts…

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Updated March 4, 2021

[INFOGRAPHIC] Survey Results: Closed Caption Use

by Elisa Lewis in User Engagement

At 3Play Media, we love captions, and we want to learn more about how they’re being used. An Ofcom study found that 80% of people who use closed captions aren’t deaf or heard of hearing. We’re curious to learn more about who…

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Updated June 3, 2019

How to Make YouTube Videos Accessible and Interactive with One Click

by Lily Bond in Video Accessibility

With 300 hours of video being uploaded every minute, YouTube is a treasure trove of incredible video content that you may want to use on your site or in your course. But what if the video owner hasn’t added captions? Well, you’re…

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Updated June 3, 2019

What Are the Benefits of Captions for ESL Students?

by Patrick Loftus in Video Accessibility

What are the benefits of captions for ESL learners (English as a second language) and English language learners (ELLs)? In 2013, the number of individuals in the United States who spoke English with limited proficiency was estimated at 25.1 million, or 8%…

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Updated February 23, 2021

3 Ways to Take Your Training Videos to the Next Level

by Emily Griffin in User Engagement

  Do you produce great video training content for employee onboarding or professional development? You’re not alone! Creating an effective video eLearning library takes a lot of effort, time, and money, so you want your videos to be the best that they…

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Updated February 13, 2020

How to Keep Employees Awake for Your eLearning Lesson

by Emily Griffin in User Engagement

  Employee training videos are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they’re an efficient way to onboard new hires or teach existing employees new skills. On the other hand, they have the potential to be, well, dull. If people fall asleep watching…

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Updated June 3, 2019

Yahoo’s Proactive, User-Centric Approach to Web Accessibility

by Patrick Loftus in Video Accessibility

  We are now well into the digital information era, so isn’t it about time we start making the internet accessible to everyone? While government entities are working hard to legally require that public and private organizations make their web content more…

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Updated March 16, 2021

YouTube SEO Q&A with Tim Schmoyer

by Emily Griffin in Video SEO

Tim Schmoyer, certified YouTube expert, dispels myths and dispenses wisdom about YouTube SEO best practices. Enjoy excerpts from the Q&A section of our webinar “Video SEO Deep Dive: How to Get Your Videos to Rank,” or watch that the full recording here.…

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Updated June 3, 2019

The Importance of Captioning Videos for the Flipped Classroom

by Emily Griffin in Video Accessibility

Flipped learning is growing popular in American schools, and videos are a key asset to the flipped learning model. As educators’ awareness of the teaching method grows, more schools are experimenting with the flipped classroom. With videos taking a more prominent role…

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Updated December 6, 2021
Interview with Tim Schmoyer: Adding Captions to YouTube Videos to Increase Views and Engagement

Interview with Tim Schmoyer: Adding Captions to YouTube Videos to Increase Views and Engagement

by Lily Bond in User Engagement

Tole Khesin of 3Play Media had a great interview with Tim Schmoyer, the YouTube personality behind VideoCreators and ReelSEO. 3Play Media integrates directly with YouTube to add closed captions and subtitles quickly and easily. The two had a great conversation about the…

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Updated June 3, 2019
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