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3Play’s Patent Playbook: Revolutionizing Live Captioning Technology with Failover and Failback

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

3Play’s Patent Playbook blog series tells the stories behind our patented technology. Learn how 3Play Media’s Research and Development (R&D) teams are spearheading innovation in accessibility tech and creating breakthroughs in the media accessibility industry at large. The 2023 State of Automatic…

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Updated March 22, 2024

Understanding WCAG Guidelines

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

WCAG 2.0 & Beyond: Modernizing Web Accessibility [Free eBook] Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) remain among the most comprehensive and relevant accessibility standards since their inception over two decades ago. These guidelines offer a structured approach to creating digital content that is…

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Updated October 11, 2023

Summarized Transcription vs. Real-Time Captioning in Higher Education

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

The 3Play Way: Real-Time Captioning in Higher Education [Free Webinar] School is back in session, which means disability services offices are coordinating accommodations and working with students to ensure their higher education experiences are accessible. For students who are d/Deaf or hard…

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Updated October 24, 2023

Real-Time Captioning in the College Classroom 101

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

The 3Play Way: Real-Time Captioning in Higher Education [Free Webinar] As a new school year kicks off, students are stocking up on the traditional academic tools: course books, notebooks, pens, laptops, etc. These items are unquestionably essential to the learning experience for…

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Updated February 28, 2024

Using Subtitles to Learn a Language: Captions for ESL Students

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Discover the Benefits of Captioning and Transcription [Free Ebook] What are the benefits of captions for ESL learners (English as a second or foreign language) and English language learners (ELLs)? More than one in 10 of the nation’s approximately 50 million public…

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August 24, 2023

The Problem with Using Auto Captions in Higher Education

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Real-Time Captioning in Higher Education [Free Webinar] Higher educational institutions have a responsibility to ensure accessible learning materials for their students, including providing accurately captioned videos. The question is, are institutions that rely on auto captions providing truly accessible content? In the…

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August 1, 2023

How to Make Your Captions and Audio Descriptions WCAG-Compliant

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

A Practical Guide to WCAG Video Accessibility Requirements [Free eBook]  With digital accessibility lawsuits on the rise, compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 is crucial for any organization with a web presence. While there are many aspects to WCAG, captions…

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Updated October 11, 2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 33 Years

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

How the ADA Impacts Online Video Accessibility [Free Ebook]  July 26, 2023, marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and there are many reasons to celebrate ADA33. The ADA has made many positive impacts since being signed into…

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July 26, 2023

Are You Providing Captions For Corporate Events?

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Beginner’s Guide to Captioning [Free eBook] Do you have a live corporate event coming up? Will your videos be captioned? Captions for virtual and hybrid corporate events benefit your company and your audience. Today, videos are used for several types of corporate…

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July 12, 2023

Closed Captioning Types: Learn the Difference Between Pop-On, Roll-Up, and Paint-On

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Beginner’s Guide to Captioning [Free eBook] When beginning the process of ordering captions for your media, it can be easy to get bogged down with all the variations, customizations, and styles that can be applied to your captions. Even the decision of…

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July 3, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Subtitles: Different Types, How They Work, and When to Use Them

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

The Ultimate Guide to Subtitles: Different Types, How They Work, and When to Use Them Video subtitling is instrumental in reaching global audiences, but can be a complex and nuanced media accessibility solution. Add captions to the equation, and it can become…

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June 22, 2023

What Does the Latest DOE & DOJ Dear Colleague Letter Mean for Online Accessibility in Higher Education?

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

How the ADA Impacts Online Video Accessibility [Free eBook] In a “Dear Colleague” letter released on May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (DOE) highlight the ongoing efforts to address barriers that prevent people with disabilities…

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Updated February 7, 2024
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