Captions & Subtitles
FCC Closed Captioning Rules: Requirements in for Internet and TV Content
With the increase in mobile device and smartphone usage, more end-users or viewers are watching online video content. Additionally, access to broadcast TV is increasing as more content becomes available both online and offline. Viewers…
Read MoreCVAA Video Accessibility Compliance Requirements (+ FREE Checklist)
In 2010, President Obama signed the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. The digital age matured, and accessibility became law.  In 2020, the amount of online video streaming over high-speed networks is unfathomable. Our…
Read MoreiTunes Caption Requirements & Subtitle Guide for Videos
As more iPad and iPhone users enjoy iTunes video content, Apple continues enforcing strict captions policies. On June 30, 2015, Apple removed all TV and movie video content in the United States iTunes Store that…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Closed Captioning and Subtitling Music Videos
In the world of film and video, there’s one project that everyone will encounter at one point or another. The all important music video is a staple of video production and editing. Whether you’re in…
Read MoreHow to Add Closed Captions and Subtitles to Twitch in No Time
Are you looking to grow your viewers on Twitch? Or have you ever wondered how to make your Twitch content more accessible? Consider adding subtitles to your recordings to accomplish both. Subtitles are becoming a…
Read MoreHow Gen X and Baby Boomers Watch Video Content & What That Means for Production Teams
For whatever types of videos you’re producing, millennials and Gen Zers are natural targets. Collectively, they make up 62% of the population. They consume an enormous amount of content every day, whether on their phones…
Read MoreHow Gen Z and Millennials Watch Video Content & What That Means for Production Teams
Different generations consume video differently. Some generations spend hours watching videos on YouTube and Facebook. Others only watch videos when they need specific information. Whatever the reason for watching videos, video production teams have to…
Read MoreGet Your Videos Out: How To Meet Hulu’s Standards for Captions and Subtitles
With 20 million US subscribers and counting, according to its own estimates, Hulu is a highly alluring platform for video creators vying to distribute their content online. In fact, statistics from Comscore show that together…
Read MoreHow to Add Captions and Subtitles to Adobe Animate Flash Videos
Including closed-captions and subtitles with your video is a great way to increase your content’s accessibility and boost its SEO. However, typing out your captions by hand can be a hassle. Fortunately, it’s easy to…
Read MoreUnforgettable Instagram Caption Ideas to Inspire Your Videos & Photos
Do your Instagram caption ideas evoke an emotional response? If not, then you’re missing opportunities to meet your goals and build a following. Extensive research shows, “emotions powerfully, predictably, and pervasively influence decision making.” Especially…
Read MoreBoost User Experience: How to Meet Netflix Captioning and Subtitle Requirements
Closed Captioning and Asset Quality Netflix has increasingly high standards when it comes to subtitles (language translations) and closed captions (timed text). Localization has become imperative to ensure that viewers are not only able to…
Read MoreHow to Edit Any Video in iMovie on Your Mac
The basics: How to Edit Videos on Your Mac with iMovie Once you open up iMovie, the free video editing software on your Mac, you will be able to create three kinds of projects: Media,…
Read MoreAdd Text to Video Online
Did you know that over 100 million hours of Facebook videos are watched every day? Considering that as many as 85% of those views occur with the sound off, you’re in a losing battle if…
Read MoreHow to Add Captions to Wistia Videos
You made the jump to Wistia and are ready to start building your brand through professional videos that attract viewers. To boost viewer engagement and reach a broader audience, you’ll need to make the videos…
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