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Canadian CRTC Caption Laws

by Kelly Mahoney in Canada

Read this blog in French | Lire ce blog en français While certain provinces boast some of the most progressive accessibility laws in Canada, the Canadian d/Deaf and hard of hearing population has been advocating for more advanced closed captioning standards across…

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Updated July 12, 2024

How to Make Captions and Subtitles Bigger on YouTube

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Automate Your YouTube Captioning [Learn About the Integration] This multi-part blog series will highlight three valuable accessibility features for YouTube captions and subtitles. In our first blog of the series, we’ll discuss how to make captions and subtitles bigger on YouTube. How…

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Updated September 5, 2023

Described Video Requirements for Canadian Broadcasters

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Read this blog in French | Lire ce blog en français How the AODA Impacts Online Accessibility [Free Ebook] Many (if not most) broadcast programs in Canada lack described video and/or audio, which is an accommodation for blind and low-vision individuals. However,…

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Updated July 12, 2024

Audio Description as a Form of Audiovisual Translation with Dr. Joel Snyder

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

  Every month, we welcome a new guest to 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast. In June 2022, we met with Joel Snyder, Ph.D., known internationally as one of the world’s first audio describers. Dr. Snyder is a pioneer in the field of audio…

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July 6, 2022

Closed Captions and Subtitles for Film Festivals

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Beginner’s Guide to Closed Captions [FREE GUIDE] Screening a film at any festival is an exciting yet emotional process for most filmmakers. It’s often the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication to their craft. Media accessibility –  a critical…

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Updated August 30, 2023

What You Need to Know About the AODA

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Read this blog in French | Lire ce blog en français How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video Accessibility [Free Ebook] On January 1, 2021, Canadians and accessibility enthusiasts celebrated more than just a new year; they also marked a new…

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Updated July 12, 2024

DCMP Captioning Key: Standards and Guidelines

by Kelly Mahoney in Events

Watch the webinar: 3Play’s Quick Start to Captioning 🎬 Along with creating guidelines for closed captioning dos and don’ts, the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) provides media designed for students with disabilities and leads as a resource for families and teachers…

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Updated July 5, 2022

AODA Video Requirements & Canadian Accessibility Standards

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Read this blog in French | Lire ce blog en français How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video Accessibility [Free Ebook] Ontario offers some of the most comprehensive web accessibility standards in the world. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act…

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Updated July 12, 2024

Centralized Captioning: What the Data Shows About Procedures, Policies, and Prioritization

by Rebecca Klein in Industry Trends

Read the 2022 State of Captioning [Free Report] How video captioning works across organizations is similar to how some families divide grocery duties. Who’s responsible for shopping, unpacking the bags, and cooking? Which items get attention first? In some organizations, one department…

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Updated July 5, 2022

7 Reasons to Make Your Video Archive Accessible

by Samantha Sauld in Video Accessibility

Download the [FREE] Video Accessibility Checklist When organizations think about what it means to make their video content accessible, it typically applies to their current and future content. But what about your video archive?  What if we told you that prioritizing your…

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Updated July 25, 2022

How to Add Subtitles to Video in Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe Encore

by Kelly Mahoney in How-To

Adding Captions in Adobe [Free How-To Guide] Whether you’re new to video editing or you manage a professional video library, exporting and uploading captions should be an essential skill in your arsenal. Learning how to add subtitles to video in Adobe Premiere…

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Updated September 10, 2024

Accessibility in the Auto Industry: Takeaways from Alan Hejl

by Rebecca Klein in Lighter Side

  Every month, we welcome a new guest to 3Play Media’s Allied Podcast. In May 2022, we met with accessibility leader Alan Hejl to discuss accessible vehicles and accessibility in the automotive industry. Alan Hejl is the Accessibility Strategy Manager at General…

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Updated July 6, 2022
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