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How to Choose the Right Translation & Subtitling Vendor

by Kelly Mahoney in Uncategorized

Searching for a video translation & subtitling vendor can be overwhelming, but not all vendors were created equal. After some time in the industry, we’ve gained expert insight on what to look for in a vendor – services required, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and…

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Updated October 14, 2021

How do 3Play’s Live Captions Compare to Zoom’s Built-in Captions?

by Tessa Kettelberger in Video Accessibility

Artificial intelligence-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) is one step of 3Play Media’s innovative transcription process, and it’s also what powers our live captioning solution. As a result, we’re deeply invested in following trends in the ASR industry in order to make sure…

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Updated July 9, 2021

3Play Media Celebrates Juneteenth and Pride!

by Elisa Lewis in Company + Culture

During the month of June, 3Play Media’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee planned two events to honor and celebrate Juneteenth and Pride.  Unbeknownst to many Americans, Juneteenth has long been celebrated in the African American community to commemorate the end of…

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June 23, 2021

3 Reasons Why You Need Video Transcription

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Video transcription is the process of translating your video’s audio into text using automatic speech recognition technology, human transcriptionists, or a combination of the two. Without video transcription, your videos rely solely on audiovisual material to convey information. What motivates a video…

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Updated May 19, 2022

Recommended Resources: Online Learning Accessibility & Policy

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

We may be accessibility experts, but we certainly didn’t get here without doing our research. That’s why we’ve compiled this industry-specific resource guide on the implementation of online learning accessibility policies & best practices at institutions of higher education. Read through our…

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Updated September 20, 2023

WebVTT Captions: How to Create a Web Video Text Track File

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Create your own WebVTT Files [Free Guide] A “Web Video Text Track” file, also known as WebVTT (.vtt), is a popular subtitle and caption file format. WebVTT was created in 2010 by the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG) to support…

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Updated February 7, 2024

What Is 99% Accuracy, Really? Why Caption Quality Matters

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

99% accuracy is the industry standard for caption quality. Most captioning vendors guarantee 99% accuracy. But, how true are their claims? What Does Caption Quality Include? Accuracy is a critical aspect of the captioning process.  Not only do accurate captions create an…

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Updated February 6, 2024

Accessibility in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives

by Amy Dwyer in Company + Culture

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a top priority for today’s organizations. Studies continue to show that companies that value DEI are more profitable than those that don’t and their employees report higher levels of engagement, trust, and satisfaction.  These…

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June 1, 2021

YouTube SEO Strategy: Tips to Boost Your Search Ranking

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Automate Your YouTube Captioning [Learn About the Integration] YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world – second only to its parent company, Google. Eight out of 10 video search results are YouTube videos, and the platform is constantly growing, with…

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Updated September 22, 2023

Introducing Our New Brand Identity

by Lily Bond in Company + Culture

  Over the past several weeks, you may have noticed some updates to our brand identity. As we continue rolling out these changes, I wanted to take a moment to share more about our rebrand and why it better reflects who 3Play…

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May 26, 2021

How to Create an SRT File

by Kelly Mahoney in Video Accessibility

Create your own SRT files [Free Template] An SRT file is one of the most common file formats used in the process of subtitling and/or captioning. ‘SRT’ refers to a ‘SubRip Subtitle’ file, which originated from the DVD-ripping software by the same…

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Updated August 25, 2023

3Play Media Welcomes David Mendels and Frances West to Board of Directors

by Elisa Lewis in Company + Culture

We are thrilled to welcome two new members to 3Play Media’s Board of Directors – David Mendels, former CEO and President of Brightcove, and Frances West, former Chief Accessibility Officer at IBM. Each brings incredible value and experience to our team and…

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Updated May 19, 2021
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