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Caption Formats: Acronyms Explained

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Understanding all of the caption formats and selecting the right one is essential in creating accessible, platform-ready video content. If you’ve encountered acronyms like SRT, WebVTT, or SMPTE-TT and aren’t sure what they mean, this guide provides a clear breakdown of the…

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May 1, 2025

How to Prioritize Backlog Video Content for EAA Compliance

by sofia in Video Accessibility

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has set a deadline of 2030 for audiovisual media services to ensure their backlog video content is compliant. This means that any existing video content that doesn’t meet accessibility standards must be updated or replaced by the…

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Updated April 16, 2025

How to Create an SRT File

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Create your own SRT files [Free Template] An SRT (.srt) file is one of the most common file formats for subtitling and/or captioning. ‘SRT’ stands for ‘SubRip Subtitle’ file. This format originated from the DVD-ripping software by the same name. SubRip would…

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April 16, 2025

Closed Captioning vs. Subtitles: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters for Accessibility (Including EAA)

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Watch the Webinar: How the EAA Impacts Global Business Captions and subtitles are important timed text solutions that make video content accessible to all audiences. But over the last several years, the two have become clouded with questions and confusion, with the…

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April 11, 2025

Ultimate Guide to the European Accessibility Act (EAA) for Video

by Elisa Lewis in Industry Trends

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) establishes accessibility requirements for several key products and services to benefit individuals with disabilities and elderly people in the European Union. The goal of the legislation is to eliminate the barriers that people with disabilities confront when…

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Updated March 26, 2025

Does Your Video Need Extended or Standard Description?

by Aj Beltis in Video Accessibility

If you’re trying to make your videos more accessible, you’re probably looking into perfecting their audio descriptions.  However, creating audio descriptions is no easy feat. Audio describers often have to make difficult choices and judgment calls. They must decide what to describe,…

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March 19, 2025

Standards and Requirements for Quality Audio Description

by Aj Beltis in Video Accessibility

Providing a verbal description of on-screen elements and visual details in media, audio description gives individuals with low vision the context they need to understand and enjoy video content. Think of it as the equivalent of captions, but for those who are…

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March 10, 2025

How 3Play’s Video Translation Service Stands Out

by sofia in Video Accessibility

Localizing videos through subtitling, dubbing, and audio description is crucial for resonating with diverse cultures and unlocking new markets. However, traditional localization workflows are plagued by slow turnarounds, excessive costs, and quality inconsistencies across languages. 3Play Media eliminates those barriers as the…

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Updated May 9, 2025

What Is Audio Description?

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Imagine trying to enjoy a TV show, movie, or live performance, but not being able to see it. It would be challenging to gain a complete understanding of what is happening. You would most likely miss crucial information that is expressed visually…

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February 24, 2025

Did You Know? Audio Description Is Required by Law

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Keeping up with evolving accessibility laws – and their intersection with rapidly advancing technology and media – can be challenging. However, the complexity of staying informed doesn’t absolve businesses, institutions, and organizations from their legal responsibility to provide accommodations, like audio description (AD).…

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Updated February 20, 2025

When to Use Audio Description on Your Content

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

With anticipated updates to Title II of the ADA, an increasing number of organizations will be legally required to adhere to stricter accessibility rules. One of the most essential aspects of the upcoming requirements is audio description (AD) – a tool to…

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Updated March 17, 2025

Subtitling vs Dubbing: Which is Right for Your Audience?

by Jaclyn Lazzari in Video Accessibility

Discover 3Play’s Revolutionary AI Dubbing Solution When it comes to watching their favorite foreign language films, many viewers choose between two main viewing options – subtitling vs. dubbing. These two options are largely dependent on the viewer, where they are from, and…

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Updated February 4, 2025
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