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8 Benefits of Video Transcription & Captioning

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

The reasons why you should add closed captions and include transcripts to your video content are almost innumerable, but we can count at least eight. Closed captioning and transcription offer benefits to your organization and your viewers alike – and not only…

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Updated March 13, 2024

Inclusive Design Requires Company Buy-In… Take It From YouTube

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

“It takes a village” is an old African proverb that refers to raising a child, but it can also be expanded to imply that it truly takes a team of people to successfully complete such a monumental goal. If you’ve ever worked…

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February 16, 2022

Legal Requirements for Live Captioning

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Learn how the ADA impacts video accessibility   If you’re hosting live virtual events, you should be providing live captions for many reasons: live captions increase accessibility for viewers who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, boost user engagement, comprehension, and learning, and…

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Updated February 7, 2022

How 3Play Media Provides The Most Reliable Live Captioning

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Live Captioning with 3Play Media [Free Webinar] This multi-part blog series will highlight three valuable features of our live captioning service. In our first blog of the series, we discuss how we provide the most reliable live captioning service with Resilient Auto-Captioning…

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Updated July 6, 2023

What Is Automatic Translation (And Is It Good Enough)?

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Learn more about video translation 🎥 Video translation offers the potential of making your content more accessible to your viewers, as well as drastically improving your audience size – but these benefits only apply if you’re providing accurate, high-quality translations. Many organizations…

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Updated April 13, 2023

Let’s Talk About Live Captioning

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Live Captioning with 3Play Media [Free Webinar] One of the most exciting things for the 3Play Media team is developing a new product. Recently, we were thrilled to announce the release of our latest live captioning service, Live Professional Captioning. This service…

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Updated July 6, 2023

5 Ways a Podcast Transcript Can Expand Your Reach

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Tips for Creating an Accessible Podcast [Free Guide] Podcast transcription is a major topic right now, and for good reason: Three leading podcast platforms were recently sued for not providing transcripts on their popular mobile applications. While this lawsuit could have far-reaching…

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Updated March 13, 2024

The Real Reasons You Should Be Translating Video

by Kelly Mahoney in User Engagement

The COVID-19 pandemic and the need for physical distance have ensured that virtual and hybrid models of learning, working, and gathering will stick around in 2022. As industries all over the globe realize the benefits of a virtual world, translated video content…

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Updated March 7, 2022

How 3Play’s Video Translation Service Stands Out

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Choosing a video translation and subtitling vendor can be challenging. After all, there are numerous aspects to consider, such as cost, quality, services required, languages offered, and unique features. At 3Play Media, we strive to give our customers peace of mind. If…

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Updated April 27, 2023

Demystifying Accessibility: What Is 508 Compliance?

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Michele Landis, Co-Founder and CRO of Accessible 360, joined us on 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast to discuss why there’s so much confusion around Section 508 and demystify its complexity. The episode starts with some clarification around the history of section 508. Section…

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Updated July 8, 2022

Reliable Live Captioning With Stream Reconnect Wait Time

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Understanding Live Captioning Quality   At 3Play Media, we’re proud to guarantee our customers peace of mind. But what does this promise really mean? Until recently, peace of mind meant offering five-star support, measured and top-notch accuracy, quick turnarounds, legal compliance,…

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Updated January 26, 2022

How to Force YouTube Closed Captions & Subtitles ‘On’

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Have you ever wondered how to add captions to your organization’s Youtube videos, or wished that you could make people watch your video with captions? Well, we can show you just how to do that! There are a few possible reasons you…

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Updated December 10, 2021
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