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What is an SCC File?

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Closed Captioning Best Practices for Media & Entertainment [Free eBook] For years, Scenarist Closed Caption (SCC) files have been one of the most commonly used closed captioning files on broadcast television. These closed captioning files hold CEA-608 captioning data in 29.97 drop…

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October 27, 2022

Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

  Accessibility in Ontario: How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video 📺  The Accessibility Act, also known as Bill 59, was passed in April 2017 to aid Nova Scotia in achieving an accessible province by 2030. The Accessibility Act is an…

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Updated January 29, 2024

The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

  Web Accessibility Lawsuit Trends in 2022 On September 29, 2022, Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative John P. Sarbanes introduced the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act in both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives in an effort to remove…

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Updated October 21, 2022

What is 608 and 708 Closed Captioning?

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

FCC Requirements for Closed Captioning of Online Video [Free eBook] Closed captions are a vital accessibility feature for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. There are two main standards for encryption and decryption of closed captioning data based on Federal…

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Updated November 3, 2023

A Quick Guide to the Accessible Canada Act

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Accessibility in Ontario: How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video [Free eBook] When it comes to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities, there’s no such thing as “too accessible.” Just ask Canada. In 2018, Canada introduced the Accessible Canada Act…

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Updated January 29, 2024

How to Become a Video Accessibility Expert

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Video Accessibility 101 [Free Course] We can’t wait to share – our Video Accessibility Course has officially relaunched! This course is designed to empower individuals to become a video accessibility expert at any organization, by providing you with the best of 3Play…

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September 14, 2022

How Do I Add Captions to My Videos?

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Closed Captioning 101 [Free eBook] So you just created a new video, but how do you add captions? Better yet, why should you add captions? In the United States, some accessibility-related legislation — like the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act…

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Updated June 8, 2023

Live Caption Spotlight: Social Media and Video Streaming Platforms

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

The Complete Guide to Caption Encoders [Free eBook] While there is no telling what the next trending social media or video streaming platform will be, one thing is for sure: today’s most popular social networking sites aren’t going away any time soon.…

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September 7, 2022

Human Voice Audio Description

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

Beginner’s Guide to Audio Description [Free eBook] Enriching your content with audio description is incredibly beneficial, as it allows the full meaning of your content to be understood by low-vision consumers. There are two approaches to the vocal aspects of audio description—synthesized…

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September 6, 2022

What is a TextDS File?

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

Beginner’s Guide to Audio Description [Free eBook] When it comes to making media accessible for low-vision consumers, there are several options to choose from. Audio description files are a common solution, along with screen readers and other accessibility technology. But what happens…

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September 6, 2022

How DIY Captions, YouTube Auto Captions, and 3Play Media’s Captions Differ

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Beginners Guide to Captioning [Free Ebook] Investing the time and money into captioning your YouTube videos is well worth it. If you don’t believe us, check out Discovery Digital Networks. They conducted a controlled study that showed a 7.32% increase in views…

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Updated August 25, 2023

Caption Format Acronyms, Explained

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Beginners Guide to Captioning [Free Ebook] If you’ve just started looking into how closed captioning works, you’ve probably come across terms for caption formats like SRT, SMPTE-TT, DFXP, WebVTT, etc. The list goes on. If you’re drowning in a sea of acronyms,…

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Updated February 10, 2023
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