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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

FCC Closed Captioning Quality Standards for Video Programming

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

FCC Rules for Online Video Captioning: Are You Compliant? [White Paper] The FCC closed captioning quality standards remain as pertinent to video content creators today as they did upon their initial release. Back in February 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released…

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August 30, 2022

SDH vs. non-SDH Subtitles: When to Use Them

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

How to Write WebVTT Files [Free Guide] Do you ever watch a television show on a streaming platform with the subtitles turned on? Perhaps it’s an anime, and the subtitles translate Japanese dialogue into English. Or maybe it’s the English-language cerebral drama…

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Updated March 1, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About CVAA Guidelines and Compliance

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

CVAA Online Video Captioning Requirements and Deadlines [Free eBook] As a response to the proliferation of digital technologies and online video, the CVAA was created to ensure people with disabilities also have equal access. What Is the CVAA? The 21st Century Communications…

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Updated December 13, 2022

What Is Closed Captioning?

by Kelly Mahoney in How-To

Read the Beginner’s Guide to Captions [Free eBook] Closed captioning is time-synchronized text that reflects an audio track and can be read while watching visual content. The process of closed captioning involves transcribing the audio to text, dividing that text into chunks…

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Updated September 1, 2023

The Accessible British Columbia Act

by Abby Alepa in Video Accessibility

Accessibility in Ontario: How the AODA Impacts Web and Online Video [Free eBook] In June 2021, the Accessible British Columbia Act became law. The Government of British Columbia (B.C.) passed this legislation to prove its commitment to creating an accessible province for…

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Updated January 29, 2024

FDA Finalizes Historic Rule For Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

by Rebecca Klein in Industry Trends

How to Be an Accessibility Advocate for Yourself (And Others) [Free Webinar] On August 16, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids. The FDA’s action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing…

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August 18, 2022
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