You have a video that needs captioning. What are the best tools to make it accessible?

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Captions are essential for making your video accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as to those who speak a different language, have low bandwidth, or prefer to read along. But how do you create captions that are accurate, synchronized, and compliant with accessibility standards? In this article, we'll explore some of the best tools to make captioning your video easier and faster.

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1 Why caption your video?

Captioning your video has many benefits, not only for accessibility, but also for engagement, reach, and SEO. Captions can help your viewers understand your message better, especially if you have a complex topic, a strong accent, or background noise. Captions can also expand your audience to other countries and regions, as you can translate them into different languages. Moreover, captions can boost your SEO ranking, as search engines can index your video content and keywords.

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Legendar facilita também na diversidade do ponto de venda (PDV). Nem todos os locais mantém audio ativo, ou é possível ouvir com muito barulho. Isso fará o interessado a continuar assistindo e recebendo a mensagem mesmo sem o som

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2 How to caption your video manually?

Manually captioning your video gives you full control over the timing, formatting, and quality of your captions, but it can be time-consuming and tedious. To caption your video manually, you need to watch the video and transcribe the audio into text. You can use a speech-to-text software or a transcription service to speed up this process, though you must still proofread and edit the text for accuracy and clarity. Next, divide the text into segments that correspond to the video frames - each should be no longer than two lines and fit within the screen width. Additionally, each segment should start and end at a natural pause or a change of speaker. After adding time codes to each segment, save the caption file in a compatible format with your video player or platform. You may need to use online converters to change the format if needed. Finally, upload the caption file along with your video or embed it into your video file.

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Fácil, n?o é. Existem apps para isso, você também pode contratar um freelancer, mas sempre se faz necessário a revis?o, linha por linha do audio

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3 How to caption your video automatically?

An alternative way to caption your video is to use an automatic captioning tool, such as a VCMS or a web-based service. These tools employ artificial intelligence to generate captions from your video audio, which can save you time and effort. However, automatic captions may not always be accurate or compliant with accessibility standards. To caption your video automatically, you must first upload it to the captioning tool of your choice, selecting the language and output format. Then, wait for the tool to process your video and generate captions; this may take minutes or hours depending on the length and quality of your video. You can monitor the progress and status of your captioning job on the tool's dashboard or interface. Once the captions are generated, review and edit them for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, alignment, and missing words. You can use the tool's editor or export the caption file to another software to make changes. Finally, download or publish the caption file; test it on different browsers and devices to ensure it works properly.

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4 How to choose the best captioning tool?

Choosing the best captioning tool for your video can be a daunting task. It’s important to consider several factors, such as accuracy, speed, cost, compatibility, and compliance. Accuracy is key; captions should capture the meaning, tone, and context of your video, including non-speech sounds like music or applause. Speed is also important; how fast does the tool process your video and produce captions? Cost is another factor; does the tool charge a one-time fee or a subscription plan? Compatibility is also essential; does the tool support multiple languages and output formats? Lastly, compliance is crucial; is the tool compliant with accessibility standards like WCAG or Section 508?

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5 Some examples of captioning tools

If you're looking to add captions to your video, there are a few tools available. YouTube offers an automatic captioning feature for uploaded videos, as well as the ability to edit them with their built-in editor. Amara is a web-based service that allows you to create and share captions for your video. Kapwing is another VCMS that provides various tools for creating and editing video content, including a captioning tool with AI capabilities. All of these services give you the option to upload your own caption file or use a third-party service to create captions.

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Ao utilizar o youtube, nao esque?a de revisar. Principalmente o nome da empresa, que pode ser confundida pelo aplicativo, gerando problemas na hora de fortalecer a marca.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Why caption your video?

2 How to caption your video manually?

3 How to caption your video automatically?

4 How to choose the best captioning tool?

5 Some examples of captioning tools

6 Here’s what else to consider

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