Your organization already sees the value in live, human captioning and you’ve been using that for your virtual events. Now you want to take that live event and turn it into a video for a resource library, YouTube, or a client portal so your users can watch any time. And, you want to keep that content accessible. Just like it was when it was live.
In the world of virtual events, webinars, and online conferences, accessibility and searchability are paramount. Live captions, provided by skilled human transcribers, offer equal access, increased readability, and high-quality transcription for viewers.
But what happens to those valuable captions once the event is over?
Enter post-production captioning.
What it is–a fancy phrase that simply means adding captions to a video file.
The benefit—adding captioning to increase your accessibility across your content.
By transforming live captions into a post-production caption file, you can unlock a wealth of benefits for your video archive. This process ensures accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments, enhances searchability, and creates a valuable resource for future reference.
The Power of .srt Files
The most common format for post-production captions is the .srt file. This simple text-based format allows for easy integration into various video platforms. These .srt files contain timestamps and the corresponding caption text, making them ideal for adding captions to YouTube, Vimeo, and more.
Steps to Create a Post-Production Caption File from a Live Event
The Captioning Group can handle each step, from live to post-production, to ensure your accessibility journey is seamless and hassle-free.
- Create the Live Caption Transcript: Realtime captioners create their caption file from the live event and export it in a .txt or .rtf file
- Upload the Video: You provide the event’s video in a downloadable format, and our team handles the rest!
- Timecode the Captions: Using the provided video, our team cleans up the script and timecodes the file.
- Export to .srt Format: The edited and timecoded captions are exported as a .srt file, ready for you to upload alongside your video.
By investing in post-production captioning, organizations can transform their live event recordings into accessible, searchable, and valuable assets. This commitment to accessibility and inclusivity not only benefits viewers but also strengthens the organization’s reputation and fosters a more inclusive online community.
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