Media & Entertainment Transcription & Captioning
Closed Captioning Guidelines for TV, Movies, and Video Platforms
Closed captioning is an essential way for over 6% of people worldwide to experience sound. These 466 million people, comprised of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, rely https://www.who.int/ on captions. Captions articulate sounds like dialogue, background…
Read MoreHow to Make, Produce and Edit an Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
It’s truly a wonderful age of video content that we live in when just about every film or video production of note most probably has a good deal of behind the scenes video content to…
Read MoreHow to Make Instagram Videos
Whether you’re a social media influencer, business owner or just an everyday Instagrammer, you know the importance of creating engaging content online that captures the attention of your target audience. Unless you’ve been living under…
Read MoreBenefit From How Netflix & Hulu Are Solving Video Accessibility Problems
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that persons with disabilities have access to all facets of public life. But compliance has been a challenge for major streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu. Much of…
Read More5 Ways for Producers to Cut Their Cost-Per-Production-Hour & Save Resources
As a producer, you know the one question clients ask the most is “how much will this project cost?” It’s not an easy question to answer, because videos aren’t as simple as a price per minute. A…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between A-Roll and B-Roll? & How to Use Them
Even if you’ve never worked in the film and video industry before, you’ve probably heard the term “B-Roll” thrown around before. Whether it be from documentary footage, or news coverage, or in regards to some…
Read MoreFCC 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 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 MoreBest Cameras For YouTube Video Production
With more than 3 billion searches on YouTube every month, video content is fast becoming the future of digital marketing. YouTube is a larger search engine than Yahoo, Bing, and AOL. (Forbes) The video platform…
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 MoreHow to Scale Your Global Video Marketing Strategy With Subtitles
As you continue to grow your business, consider the systems you’ll need to serve a wider audience—specifically, an international customer base. You need an easy way to connect with audiences—regardless of language and geography. Video…
Read MoreHow to Choose Post-Production Transcription Services
Does your post-production team use audio transcription services? If not, you could be saving a lot of time on your post-production process by leveraging transcription, closed-captioning, and subtitling services. Having your audio-video material transcribed can: Increase…
Read MoreHow to Edit Videos Using Transcription (+ FREE Paper Edit Template)
For documentaries, testimonials, and more. If you’re editing videos that contain interviews, conversations, presentations, or testimonials—you’re working with a lot of audio with spoken dialogue. It is difficult to keep track of “when who said…
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