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Interpreting Dialects and Accents: Challenges and Strategies for Accurate Communication
.ra_section_title_65196896c648c h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Dialects & Accents Beyond the accessibility services, the market expands to a whole other arena. The widespread diversity encourages people to communicate despite the challenges. Language Interpretation plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication across linguistic barriers. One of the most significant challenges faced by interpreters is dealing with dialects and accents. [...]
How ASL is Shaping Up the Accessibility in the Deaf Community
.ra_section_title_65196896c9749 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} ASL Services We, as humans are evolving and progressing, constantly working for the betterment of the community. The importance of accessibility for all cannot be overstated. For the deaf community, American Sign Language (ASL) has played a pivotal role in shaping accessibility and breaking down barriers. ASL, a visual language that relies on [...]
Subtitling Solution for Informational Videos for Municipal Community Developers
.ra_section_title_65196899f29aa h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Subtitling Services CaptioningStar is a leading provider of captioning and subtitling services. With over 17 years of experience, serving over 16000 clients, CaptioningStar is dedicated to providing top-notch accessibility services. As a wide range of accessibility services provider, we would strongly say that other than common closed captioning, subtitling takes the second spot [...]
Exploring the World through Zoom: A Statistical Analysis on Zoom Captioning
In an increasingly interconnected world, technology has played a pivotal role in bridging geographical gaps. One such technological tool that gained prominence, especially during the global pandemic, is Zoom – a video conferencing platform. But Zoom didn't just enable meetings; it also introduced features like live captioning support that have transformed the way we communicate [...]
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Open Captions – Accessibility in Online Education
In recent years, the landscape of education has undergone a profound transformation with the rise of online learning platforms. As the digital realm continues to shape educational experiences, the need for inclusive and accessible content becomes paramount. Open captions, a textual representation of spoken content that is synchronized with audio or video, have emerged as [...]
Fulfilling the TV Accessibility Needs with Open Captions for Modern Television Series
.ra_section_title_6519689ba3146 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Introduction In an increasingly diverse and inclusive media landscape, accessibility to content has become a paramount concern. Open captions, a form of on-screen text that displays dialogue and relevant audio cues, have emerged as a solution to make television series more accessible to individuals with hearing impairments. This case study explores the implementation [...]
How Broadcast Captioning Shaped Accessibility Services
With the advent of technology and the increasing prevalence of multimedia content, ensuring that information is accessible to individuals with varying abilities has become an essential aspect of communication. Broadcast captioning, a process that involves displaying text on a screen to provide a written representation of spoken dialogue and audio cues, has emerged as a [...]
Closed Captions – Expanding Beyond its Capabilities
.ra_section_title_6519689ba80c0 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Rise of Closed Captioning The wide range of usage and access to videos and multimedia content on various platforms, ranging from streaming services and social media to educational websites and corporate presentations have created a mass base of consumption hysteria, producing a great amount of demand for closed captions However, not everyone [...]
How Audio Description Improves the E-Commerce Industry
.ra_section_title_6519689bab2cf h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Audio Description Audio Description is the primary aid that connects the visually disabled with the rest of the world in terms of education, entertainment, consumption, fun and etc. In today’s fast-paced world, social apps like Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok primarily function on short video forms from entertainment to personalized marketing. Simply put, current [...]
Audio Description Solutions for a Reputed Home Furnishing Retailers – Case Study
In today's inclusive society, accessibility for people with disabilities is of supreme importance. One significant aspect of accessibility is ensuring that individuals with visual impairments can fully engage with various forms of media. The customer base knows no difference as every human regardless of their impairments consumes furniture. This case study explores our collaboration with [...]
On-Site CART Captions: The Key to Inclusive Corporate Events
.ra_section_title_6519689c8d03f h3{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} On-Site CART Captions: The Key to Inclusive Corporate Events In today's corporate landscape, inclusivity and accessibility are paramount for successful events. One groundbreaking solution that has emerged is On-Site CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captions. These captions provide real-time transcription of spoken content, enabling individuals with hearing impairments or language barriers to fully [...]
Increasing the Effectiveness of Audio Description Services with Languages – Case Study
.ra_section_title_6519689e16a68 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Languages & Localization Languages serve as a primary tool of communication for humans, however, people with disabilities are never included in the communication circle. There is always a need exists for the right medium to connect with the rest of humankind with disabled people. To bridge the gap, various communication methods and techniques [...]
On-Site CART Captions: Pioneering Accessibility in the Live Performances
.ra_section_title_6519689e195d5 h3{font-size:28px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Live Art Experience In the realm of live performances, be it theater, concerts, or dance, the magic of the stage often captivates audiences and transports them into a world of imagination. However, for individuals with disabilities, this enchanting experience has historically been inaccessible due to physical, sensory, or cognitive barriers. But times [...]
Audio Description Elevates the Story Telling for Brands – A Case Study
.ra_section_title_6519689ecf249 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Brand StoryTelling Brand storytelling, a casual way of reaching out to customers with a crafty, attractive, and finessed touch. The brand storytelling videos feature how the product/service is blended into people’s daily life elevating their lifestyles. With a big budget, these videos will be made as a visual treat to capture the attention [...]
On-Site CART Captions in Education
.ra_section_title_6519689ed1b2d h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Unlocking Inclusive Learning Environments In the realm of education, ensuring that every student has equal access to learning opportunities is paramount. On-Site CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captions have emerged as a game-changer, transforming the landscape of inclusive education. This blog post delves into the significant role of On-Site CART captions in education, [...]
How On-Site CART Captions Transform Live Experiences
.ra_section_title_6519689ed3356 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Revolutionizing Accessibility and Inclusivity in Live Events Live events and experiences hold immense power to captivate and engage audiences, but what happens when individuals with hearing impairments or language barriers are unable to fully participate? This is where On-Site CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captions come into play, transforming live experiences and revolutionizing [...]
The Inclusive Implementation of Audio Description Services in Educational Videos
.ra_section_title_6519689f31729 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Educational Videos Educational Videos serve their primary purpose of making a bigger impact on the resulting factors. Reading materials are already past, now fast-paced consumption took over the entire system, adjusted to the needs of the learners. The Trainers focus on providing live examples and case studies, this needs to use all the [...]
Enhance Accessibility and Reach New Audiences with Professional Audio Description Services
Enhance accessibility and connect with new audiences by utilizing professional audio description services. Provide descriptive narration to make your visual content inclusive for individuals with visual impairments. Discover the power of audio description in expanding your reach and establishing a reputation for inclusivity. Start enhancing accessibility and reaching new audiences today with professional audio description [...]
The Significance of On-site CART captions : Promoting accessibility and inclusion
.ra_section_title_6519689f36c8e h2{font-size:32px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Understanding On-site CART Captions In today's digital age, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity is crucial for creating an equal and inclusive society. One powerful tool that plays a significant role in promoting accessibility and inclusion is on-site CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) captions. By providing real-time captions of spoken content, on-site CART captions bridge [...]
Accessibility Success Story: How Audio Description Services Elevate a Scientific Conference with Post-Production Magic
.ra_section_title_6519689fea1aa h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Scientific Conference Scientific conferences play a crucial role in knowledge dissemination and fostering collaborations within the scientific community. However, these events often present challenges for individuals with visual impairments, who rely on visual cues and presentations. To address this issue, the conference organizers decided to integrate audio description services into the video post [...]
The Future of SCORM: Emerging Features and Trends in e-Learning Standards
.ra_section_title_6519689fee082 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} E-Learning - An Ongoing Model In the ever-evolving landscape of e-learning, staying updated with the latest standards and technologies is crucial. One such standard that has played a significant role in the e-learning industry is SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model). SCORM has been the de facto standard for content interoperability and reusability [...]
Troubleshooting SCORM: Solution to its Common Issues and Features for Problem-solving
.ra_section_title_6519689fefba1 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} SCORM SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) has become the de facto standard for creating and distributing online learning content. SCORM ensures interoperability between different learning management systems (LMS) and content authoring tools. However, like any technology, SCORM is not without its share of challenges. In this blog post, we will explore some [...]
Integrating SCORM with Learning Management Systems: Features and Benefits
In the realm of online education and e-learning, the effective management and delivery of course content are crucial for the success of any learning initiative. This is where Learning Management Systems (LMS) come into play, providing a centralized platform for creating, delivering, and tracking educational content. One powerful tool that can enhance the functionality and [...]
SCORM and Gamification: Leveraging Features for Engaging Learning Experiences
In the vast e-learning space, two key elements have revolutionized the way we approach and engage with online courses: SCORM and gamification. SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) provides a standard for packaging and delivering learning content, while gamification employs game elements to enhance motivation and interaction. When combined, these two powerful tools have the [...]
Unlocking the Potential of Broadcast Captions: Captivate Viewers and Maximize Impact
.ra_section_title_651968a001abd h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Power of Broadcast Captions in Captivating Viewers The modern media have reached a pinnacle today, to cater everyone, broadcast captions have emerged as a powerful tool to captivate viewers and maximize the impact of your content. By leveraging the potential of broadcast captions, you can effectively engage a wider audience and enhance [...]
Broadcast Captions: Amplify Engagement and Reach a Wider Audience
.ra_section_title_651968a00394e h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Importance of Broadcast Captions The world of broadcasting has expanded beyond traditional television networks. With the advent of streaming platforms, online videos, and social media, content creators have a greater opportunity to connect with audiences on a global scale. However, in the quest for broader viewership and engagement, it's crucial not to [...]
The Importance of Broadcast Captions: Creating an Inclusive Viewing Experience
.ra_section_title_651968a004d96 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Accessibility for All: The Role of Broadcast Captions In today's media landscape, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility is of utmost importance. As video content continues to dominate our screens, it's crucial to consider the needs of all viewers, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Broadcast captions play a vital role in [...]
Audio Description Services for a Renowned Creative Video Agency
.ra_section_title_651968a069bfa h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Case Study: Delivering Audio Description Services for a Creative Video Agency This case study highlights our successful provision of audio description services for a prestigious client. Our company specializes in accessibility solutions, including audio description, to make various forms of media accessible to individuals with visual impairments. In this project, we were entrusted [...]
SCORM’s Offline Capabilities: Features for Learning Anytime, Anywhere
Technology has become an integral part of our lives today, learning has also undergone a significant transformation. Traditional classroom settings are gradually giving way to digital platforms that offer flexible and convenient learning opportunities. One such technology that has revolutionized e-learning is SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model). SCORM not only enables online learning but [...]
Mobile Learning: Exploring SCORM’s Features for Responsive Design
.ra_section_title_651968a06eae9 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Mobile Learning - An Inevitable Trend The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we learn, and mobile learning has emerged as a powerful educational tool. With the increasing popularity of smartphones and tablets, learners now have the flexibility to access educational content anytime, anywhere. However, delivering an effective learning experience on [...]
Reporting and Analytics: Harnessing SCORM’s Features for Insights
The ability to gather and analyze data is essential for improving the effectiveness of online courses, generally. Educational institutions and online training platforms rely on reporting and analytics to gain valuable insights into learners' performance, identify areas of improvement, and make data-driven decisions. The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) offers robust features that enable [...]
Metadata Management: Understanding SCORM’s Feature for Course Information
In the world of e-learning, managing course information efficiently is crucial for educational institutions and online training platforms. With the rapid advancement of technology, a standardized way of organizing and exchanging course data is necessary to ensure seamless interoperability between learning management systems (LMS) and content creation tools. This is where the Sharable Content Object [...]
Level Up Your Video Productions with Premium Audio Description Services
.ra_section_title_651968a076b07 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Why Premium Audio Description Services Matter for Your Video Productions Video content has become an integral part of our lives today. From online tutorials and marketing campaigns to entertainment platforms, videos dominate the online landscape. However, it's crucial to ensure that your videos are accessible to a wider audience, including those with visual [...]
Captivate and Engage Viewers with High-Quality Audio Description Services
In the consumption driven world, captivating and engaging viewers is essential for content creators. However, it's important to remember that not all viewers experience content in the same way. For individuals with visual impairments, accessing and fully understanding visual elements can be a challenge. That's where high-quality audio description services come in. By providing detailed [...]
Security and Privacy: Protecting Learning Content with SCORM’s Features
.ra_section_title_651968a07a92f h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Protection is Necessary Online learning has become increasingly popular in the present condition, offering flexibility and accessibility to learners worldwide. However, with the growth of e-learning, there arises a crucial concern regarding the security and privacy of learning content. Educational institutions and organizations must ensure that their online learning materials are protected from [...]
Localization and Multilingual Support: SCORM’s Features for Global Reach
.ra_section_title_651968a07cea4 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Need for Localization In today's interconnected world, businesses and educational institutions are expanding their reach beyond borders. With the rise of e-learning platforms and online training courses, the need for localization and multilingual support has become crucial for organizations aiming to cater to diverse audiences. One technology that has proven to be [...]
Enhancing Accessibility with Broadcast Captions: Unleashing the Power of Inclusive Broadcasting
.ra_section_title_651968a07eedf h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Breaking Barriers: How Broadcast Captions Revolutionize Inclusive Broadcasting The power of broadcasting extends far beyond mere entertainment. It has become a platform for fostering inclusivity and ensuring accessibility for all viewers. One such powerful tool that has transformed the landscape of broadcasting is the use of broadcast captions. In this blog post, we [...]
Media and Multimedia: Enhancing Learning with SCORM’s Feature Set
.ra_section_title_651968a0809ac h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Multimedia & Learning Education has evolved significantly with the advent of multimedia and technology, as it started shaping the learning experience. Multimedia elements such as videos, audio, images, and interactive content have become integral to the learning experience. To effectively deliver and manage multimedia-based educational content, a robust standard is needed. This is [...]
Accessibility in e-Learning: How SCORM’s Features Promote Inclusivity
.ra_section_title_651968a082796 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Introduction E-learning has become an integral part of education and professional development. It offers numerous advantages, such as flexibility, convenience, and cost-effectiveness. However, it is crucial to ensure that e-learning platforms are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Fortunately, SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) provides a set of features that [...]
Adaptive Learning with SCORM: Exploring its Personalization Features
For E-Learning Companies, providing a personalized and tailored learning experience to each individual learner is a highly sought-after goal. Traditional one-size-fits-all approaches often fall short in meeting the diverse needs and preferences of learners. However, with the emergence of adaptive learning technologies, such as SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model), the dream of personalized learning [...]
Content Packaging: Leveraging SCORM’s Features for Course Distribution
.ra_section_title_651968a08655f h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Content Packaging: Leveraging SCORM's Features for Course Distribution E-learning has become an integral part of education and professional development in today’s world. As more organizations and educational institutions embrace online learning, the need for effective content packaging and distribution becomes crucial. One of the most widely used standards for e-learning content packaging is [...]
Breaking Down Communication Barriers: How Broadcast Captions Benefit Viewers
.ra_section_title_651968a08831b h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Power of Broadcast Captions In today's digital age, communication and information sharing are at the forefront of our daily lives. However, for individuals with hearing impairments, accessing and understanding spoken content can be a significant challenge. This is where broadcast captions come into play. In this blog post, we will explore the [...]
Audio Description Services: Making Visual Content Accessible to All
.ra_section_title_651968a089c60 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Power of Audio Description Services In today's digital age, visual content has become an integral part of our lives. From movies and television shows to online videos and advertisements, visual media offers a captivating and immersive experience. However, for individuals with visual impairments, accessing and enjoying visual content can be a significant [...]
Assessment and Tracking: A Deep Dive into SCORM’s Feature Set
.ra_section_title_651968a08b605 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Introduction In the world of e-learning, the efficient assessment and tracking of learner progress are essential for both educators and learners. SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) has emerged as a widely adopted standard that enables interoperability and reusability of e-learning content across different learning management systems (LMS). One of the key features [...]
Unlock the Power of Audio Description: Expand Your Content’s Impact
.ra_section_title_651968a08e533 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} The Hidden Potential of Audio Description In today's visually driven world, it's easy for content creators to overlook the power of audio description. While captivating visuals are essential, audio description opens up a whole new dimension of impact, reaching a wider audience and creating a more immersive experience. In this blog post, we [...]
Interactivity and Communication: Unleashing SCORM’s Collaboration Features
.ra_section_title_651968a090251 h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} SCORM & Its Communication In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, effective communication and interactivity are vital components of any successful learning experience. Whether it's in the realm of education, corporate training, or e-learning, the ability to engage learners, foster collaboration, and encourage active participation can make all the difference in the effectiveness of [...]
Managing Learner Progress: How SCORM’s Bookmarking Feature Works
.ra_section_title_651968a091eaa h2{font-size:36px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} SCORM Bookmarking In the world of e-learning, managing learner progress is a crucial aspect of ensuring effective and efficient training. Learners often engage with course content in multiple sessions, and it becomes essential to provide them with a seamless and personalized learning experience. This is where SCORM's bookmarking feature comes into play. .ra_section_title_651968a092188 [...]
SCORM’s Data Model: Exploring the Features for Storing and Retrieving Learning Data
.ra_section_title_651968a093aff h2{font-size:34px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} What is SCORM's Data Model? In the realm of e-learning, the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) has emerged as a popular standard for creating and delivering online learning and training content. One crucial aspect of SCORM is its data model, which enables the storage and retrieval of learning data. In this blog [...]
Sequencing and Navigation – Understanding SCORM’s Feature for Course Flow
.ra_section_title_651968a0e23ee h2{font-size:34px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Introduction In the world of e-learning, the seamless flow and effective navigation of online courses are vital for delivering a quality learning experience. This is where the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) plays a significant role. SCORM, a widely adopted set of technical standards, provides a framework for organizing and structuring e-learning [...]
Enabling Accessible Entertainment: The Impact of Audio Description Services for Inclusion
.ra_section_title_651968a0e4bee h2{font-size:34px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Audio Description Services Audio description services are a game-changer in the world of entertainment, providing individuals with visual impairments a unique opportunity to fully engage in movies, TV shows, and live performances. Through detailed verbal descriptions of visual elements, these services enable an immersive and inclusive experience, allowing individuals to follow the action, [...]
Inclusive Broadcasting: The Role of Captions in Accessible Media
.ra_section_title_651968a0e6c89 h2{font-size:34px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} Media and Captions In today's digital age, media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From television shows and movies to online videos and live streams, we are constantly consuming various forms of content. However, for individuals with hearing impairments, accessing and enjoying these forms of media can be challenging. This [...]
Looking Beyond the Scope: How Impactful is On-Site CART Captioning
.ra_section_title_651968a0e95e2 h2{font-size:32px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} CART Communication Accessible Real-Time Captions are produced in real-time, converting speech to text in real-time listening to the speech of the speaker. There is no Artificial Intelligence involved, it’s completely hand-crafted by humans. With a help of a stenograph tool, the captioners process the words super fast converting them to text. The typed [...]
Why SCORM is Essential for Your LMS: A Comprehensive Guide
There are millions of courses and other small modules present around the LMS, but nothing collides or gets lost. Who makes this possible? LMS administrators, Instructional Designers, Specialists, and Course Authors manage it meticulously. The persons behind the wheel, taking care of all the heavy lifting, would always require the right tools to manage their [...]
On-Site CART captions for the Loyola Marymount University
CaptioningStar has been a stalwart in the media industry for the past two decades, revolutionizing accessibility services with our innovative solutions. Our expertise extends to major sectors such as IT, media, industries, and more. Over the years, we have proudly served over 16,000 clients from diverse domains, consistently enriching the media landscape. Let's delve into [...]
LMS Admins Prefer SCORM to Enable Easier Upload of Courses: Know Why
.ra_section_title_651968a1ad8db h2{font-size:32px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3c3e79;font-family:Poppins;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;} LMS Overview Learning Management Systems(LMS), an interactive learning module used for teaching virtually. The perception of learning took a turn when the internet boomed. As the LMS progressed, Teachers used LMS as an additional medium to reach their students through videos. However, during COVID, the consumption of e-learning went through a massive transformation, [...]
Live Captioning for SIDEM – Supporting Concurrent Sessions in Zoom
.ra_section_title_651968a309697 h2{font-size:25px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3b3e7a;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;} SIDEM Group CaptioningStar, one of the pioneers of live, post, and open captioning services, was recently approached by the SIDEM Group. SIDEM Group is a full-service creative, event planning, and management company based out of Washington D.C., They devised strategies for various government institutions, private sectors, and various other global events on Seminars, [...]
Utzu Logigan – A Rare Client’s Request for Our Services
CaptioningStar is a renowned provider of a wide range of captioning services, catering to clients ranging from small businesses to large organizations. Our expertise in captioning has made us a go-to option for many clients, and we always strive to deliver exceptional services that exceed their expectations. In this case study, we will discuss our [...]
Live Captioning for Bootcamps/Webinars in Bizzabo via Vimeo’s Direct Streaming Support
Our services cover a wide range of pre, post, and live captioning services pertaining to accessibility. The easy onset of business gives a variety of opportunities to conduct multiple workshops to boost the employees’ morale. Communication poses a greater obstacle when educating employees and people with disabilities. We specialize in offering the right solutions to [...]
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All you need to know about American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretations
American Sign Language (ASL) is the predominantly used language in the US and many parts of Canada. Around half a million people use this language regularly. With the increased usage, American Sign Language has been accepted as an academic necessity and a professional degree in the US. Though ASL is not a universally accepted language, [...]
ASR Live Transcriptions from CaptioningStar on ZOOM.
.ra_section_title_651968a5976bc h2{font-size:25px;border-bottom-color:normal;color:#3b3e7a;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;} Introduction For over 20 years, this outstanding event management company has been the ultimate solution for teams and individuals to create memorable in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. They have been crafting engaging consumer experiences for various organizations and their customers. They act as an experience arm for companies emphasizing consumer-based, in-person event programming. [...]
Why should you choose Human Captions over Automated Captions
The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe - Michio Kakau. The complexity of the human brain is simply stunning and miraculous. It's evident that nothing is on par with the human brain. AI-driven machines, [...]
MPEG Standards. Know What Video Format to Choose: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4?
MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group (MPEG) has defined a set of standards for video and audio compression coding and multimedia delivery since the
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Embedded Closed Captions- CEA 708 Captions for Commercial Ads.
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CEA- 608 & CEA- 708 Closed Captions
Introduction There are millions of people who consume content over the internet every day, especially after the pandemic. Video is the most popular online format. According to Oberle, the current global average of video consumption per day stands around 84 minutes in terms of daily usage. The most popular video content type is music videos, [...]
Scale up your next Hybrid Event with Hybrid Event Captioning.
Hybrid events- An Introduction Although hybrid occurrences have been taking place since 2012, they have recently gained attention, particularly in the wake of the epidemic. The epidemic and technological improvements have permanently altered how we host events and meetings. Until the mid of 2020, virtual events were prominent. With more advanced digital settings becoming easier [...]
Are you accommodating both live and virtual speakers at your next hybrid event?
Introduction Soon after global lockdowns, various events that happened worldwide quickly became accustomed to game-changing, substantial growth of virtual technology. The event industry and its audience stayed grateful for the new ways and made a clear, enduring path for hybrid events in the future. Hybrid events are known to accommodate large-scale, diversified audiences and, thus, [...]
2023- The year of the Events Service Industry for Delivering Outstanding Events.
Introduction The pandemic reformed the Events Industry. Decades of transformation shrunk to the span of two years. In-person events took an overnight shift and dived into the virtual world. The event reached the ‘new normal' stage when gearing back to normalcy. Those remarkable changes are here to stay. According to Statista, the event tickets segment [...]
Encourage people to attend in-person Events
The new era of Events Are you trying to deliver outstanding event experiences in the new era of Events? It would be weird to call conventional events the new era as we have been accustomed to conventional events all these years. Pre-Covid, most of us would have just attended a handful of virtual events. Post-Covid, [...]
Insights of event experts who recently attended events
An idea about the Events industry When you refer the term ‘Events,’ it can be any small-scale or large-scale corporate or personal event. It can be a festival, a gathering, meeting, trade fair, exhibition, or a formal party. On a day-to-day basis, each of us attends either small or large events. Before the pandemic, we [...]
End-to-end accessibility services for the University of New Hampshire- IOD
University of New Hampshire- An introduction The Institute on Disability (IOD) is a research university that undertakes innovative, academic, and dissemination initiatives to promote full access, equal opportunities, and participation for all persons in local, state, and national capacities by strengthening communities by promising practices, education and research. It focuses on the improvement of knowledge, [...]
7 Ideas to plan a Covid Compliant in-person Event
With the onset of the Covid pandemic, we have been finding all the possible methods of connecting virtually. When most of the world entered into isolation, we were left with no option rather than swarming with virtual events. Everything was strictly through virtual media platforms from sales meetings to education, personnel connections to marriages, business [...]
Everything you need to know about Broadcast Captioning in the US
Broadcast and Captioning Industry Broadcast Media is one of the most powerful mass communication mediums which includes any form of audio and video delivery of content. Predominantly, it is the Television, Radio, Podcasts, and Internet videos that are aimed at reaching the masses. Video content in Television and Digital Media has gained increasing popularity, especially [...]
Rise and Popularity of Virtual Events: Exponential Increase Post-Pandemic
The event management industry can be righteously parted into two: pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. The unavoidable circumstances rushed an immediate need for an alternative solution to uphold the stream of education, employment, businesses, etc. Webinars and virtual events served as the superheroes that delivered a virtual platform to transport all the in-person activities via mobile and [...]
Multilingual Subtitles for the Best Experiential Marketing Company
About OBE Founded in 1995, OBE specializes in experiential marketing, including online and virtual events, consumer marketing events, social media campaigns, B2B conferences, retail experiences, internal events, pop-up marketing, influencer marketing, and press events. They also create campaigns for sports marketing events, music, entertainment, product launches, international events, etc. This culture-centric agency is into full-service-producing [...]
Translations and Subtitles for Sapling Pictures
CaptioningStar’s finest captions to Emmy®'s award-winning Sapling Pictures. It all started when Sapling Pictures, the best video production company in the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C. area, got in touch with us to avail captioning services for their attractive videos. Sapling’s skill is storytelling through images. They are fast learners and love getting immersed in the amazing [...]
BEST PRACTICES: 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE VIRTUAL EVENT QUALITY
Virtual events may have entered our lives during the COVID-19 crisis. But their guaranteed presence roots deep down the future. A report by Grand View Search suggests that within the next six years, the event industry will yield a 23.2% annual growth rate estimating a net worth of $774 billion by 2030. To stand in [...]
Best Practices for planning In-Person Events
Time to re-connect Mankind has always been naturally pushed to exhibit resilience, and the pandemic is no exception. Now that we have learned to manage uncertainties despite the uneventful pandemic years, it's time to reconnect, meet and greet each other in person. Another massive change for the Events Industry is where it has to refocus [...]
Understand latest event trends to organise global scalable events
Are we with the latest Event trends? Have we come close to the pandemic in 2022? Uncertainties and adapting to new changes as quickly as possible is the success chant for all businesses. In the case of the Events Industry, a sense of preparedness and a seamless plan to handle switchovers in conducting the event [...]
Top 5 emerging trends in the Event Industry
The year 2020 redefined the event industry forever. There have been rapid advancements in virtual workflow and environments. It's hard to predict the future, but the events for 2022 would run in a more sophisticated manner. Remember, most of us have a business and event to run. Thus we were all forced to transport all [...]
How to manage hosting hybrid events – challenges and ways to handle them
Hybrid events are those events where you need to be present, but you also need to use the power of technology and other resources to make it successful. Even if you’ve done it once before, keeping everything running smoothly isn’t always easy. Hybrid events are all the rage right now, but how do you go [...]
Top 7 Technology Tools for your Virtual Events
According to the CEO of 6Connex, Ruben Castano, the virtual event business grew by 1000% in just a few months. Transitioning to virtual events would have been a difficult choice for most companies if the pandemic had not caused any chaos. It would have otherwise been a gradual transition without the Covid 19 crisis. Now [...]
Must-Know Event Tech Investments
Phases of Pandemic Localized, National, and International lockdown were the words of the recent pandemic years, but this was not a shutdown for the Events Industry. Instead, it served as a boon to augment its vertical in the Virtual Events category. From 2021, hybrid events have become more popularized. The year 2022 is currently marching [...]
Benefits of pre-recorded content in a live event
The live video streaming industry is exploding. Live content is watching something as it's happening. It's more of a connection; it feels more human and keeps us busy and engaged. Live streaming allows you to reach anyone across the globe as geographical or size constraints no longer limit you. You can make your event more [...]
Services provided by CaptioningStar
CaptioningStar is a key player in providing services such as captioning, translation and subtitling, voice-over, dubbing, and video descriptions to all your video content at an affordable cost. We translate and provide subtitles to videos in more than 100 languages. In addition, our professional in-house video editors modify your videos as needed. Our experienced and [...]
12 Ideas to Host an Engaging, Professional, & Successful Virtual Event
IDEAS TO HOST ENGAGING EVENTS Hire an entertainment Mind the length and arrangement of your sessions Send virtual bags Include engagement boosters and fillers IDEAS TO LEVEL YOUR EVENT UP TO A PROFESSIONAL STANDARD Hire proficient professionals Offer inclusive and accessible events Shoot your events from a studio Promotion and lead generation IDEAS TO INCREASE [...]
Important Metrics to Define the Success of your Virtual Event
1.Visits and Downloads 2.The number of registrations 3.Abandonment rate 4.Conversion rate 5.Retention rate 6.Traffic from Referral 7.Interactive sessions 8.Polls Response Rate 9.Effectiveness of new features 10.Social media Engagement 11.Sales management 12.Feedback and Surveys 13.Click-through rate 14.Return of Investment 15.CPA and CAC 16.Average Daily Attendance 17.Sponsorship Revenue While the world is fighting the virus, the event [...]
Standards for Netflix Subtitling and Closed Captioning
All the over-the-top (OTT) streaming industries have started incorporating closed captions and subtitles to their shows and movies, not just to enhance the viewer experience but also to increase their subscriber count. Timed text files (captions and subtitles) are extremely useful for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and we give them a chance to enjoy a [...]
How Accessibility Elements Made Money Heist the Buzzword on Netflix?
How did we end up with Money Heist? How has Netflix made this series accessible worldwide? The traverse of the world from a busy lifestyle to a home-bound state. A mind more inclined towards entertainment. The boom of OTT platforms. Types of OTT platforms. Statistics regarding the OTT viewers in the United States- 2018- [...]
A complete guide to make your virtual events accessible
The event industry evolved tremendously in the past couple of years. The idea of virtual events is very alluring with its low-cost benefits from marketing, reach, and captivating the audience. The participants surpassed many hurdles like language, age, locale, impairments, and disorders with the help of accessibility. Thus, the virtual aspects of an event show [...]
Top 5 ways to Increase Attendee Engagement for your Virtual and Hybrid Events
A recent report on ‘The state of virtual events 2021’ by AnyRoad reveals an interesting fact. The given report focuses on key trends that shape the future of experiential marketing. Their survey shows that the majority of the respondents, 45.3% of companies, host online events to create engagement, and 19% stick with virtual events for [...]
Experts Discuss about Organising a virtual event – Challenges and Ways to overcome them
Challenges facing while organising Virtual Events Virtual events can be as challenging as conventional events, if not more. When an event takes place entirely online, fresh and new strategies are needed right from promotional activities to audience engagement. They have become the highly opt-in option post-pandemic, owing to the flexibility, reach, accommodation, and increased ROI. [...]
Requirements to meet Amazon Captioning
Amazon, the largest e-commerce company in the world, is offering its customers a variety of products such as electronics, video games, food, toys, software, jewelry, media, and more. However, with the company's video publishing platform, the Amazon Prime Video direct has garnered tens of millions of users for Amazon prime video service. This is not [...]
How to Host a Successful Virtual Event
Virtual events can be as challenging as conventional events, if not more. The digital world is not a new concept. Since the late 2000s, online programs have been found cost-effective and international. But there is a great deal of difference in mere teleconferencing and organizing an event around social networks and remote platforms. Some aspects [...]
Best Virtual Event Platforms
A statistic by WildApricot states: In 2020, the number of virtual events conducted across various organizations doubled. Pandemic shrunk a decade of gradual conversion into ten short months. The complete changeover to virtual events was inevitable and transformative. Virtual events are not about connecting people virtually in a conference call. In concern with the needs [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Events
Hybrid events have been happening since 2012 but have come to the limelight in recent years, especially after the pandemic. According to Twilio 2020, 30% of organizations across the globe began using video conferencing solutions for the first time since the Covid 19 impact. The main objective of these events is to connect people in [...]
How to Integrate Spanish Subtitles on OTT platforms
We always find a particular culture most appealing to us. It can be the way they dress, the food they consume, the working culture they follow, and much more. Though we get enough information from books and other sources, nothing compares to seeing everything on a video. Videos are a great way to understand a [...]
Accessibility features on YouTube
YouTube is an OTT platform that allows video streaming over an internet connection. Initially, YouTube generated revenue from advertisements. But now, it offers paid content to its subscribers. Watch, share, and download videos easily with Youtube. You can stream any number of videos, upload anything you wish to, and share it across all social media [...]
Top 5 reasons to include Captions for your Live Events
According to the Ofcom survey, 80% of the television audience who watch programs with captions aren’t deaf or hard of hearing. Captions are much beyond time-synchronized transcripts; they help reach out to more potential customers in many ways. Video-themed content and online events have mainstreamed in several fields, and the global lockdown accelerated the usage [...]
5 Best OTT Platforms
Introduction Digital content is becoming hot and growing crazy, which has undoubtedly been a source of disruption in premium cable channels. There is a steady transition from cable box to the over-the-top internet connection. You get to see all on-demand videos and series on these OTT platforms. The best part is, you get to access [...]
Amazon Prime Video: Tips and Tricks Everyone Should Know
Amazon prime video is a streaming service from Amazon that offers access to tens of thousands of movies and shows. It is an over-the-top(OTT) platform based on subscription video on demand(SVOD). You either subscribe or rent the services of Amazon Prime to watch its video content. Other benefits of Amazon Prime include Amazon channels, Amazon [...]
Spanish Web Series with CC in the OTT
The popularity of web series Most of us today are engaged for long hours with web series. Most of the series telecasted today build momentum, episode by episode, creating utmost curiosity among its viewers. Thus web series are top-notch entertainers. A web series accommodates more information than movies, but they are split into seasons and [...]
Accessibility Features on Netflix
Netflix, an OTT platform, launched its streaming services in 2007, providing you an easy way to watch tons of TV shows and movies. The library of films can be streamed over the internet, but you need to subscribe to Netflix. As of July 2019, Netflix has 209 million subscribers. It is available worldwide except for [...]
Accessibility Features on Hulu
The library of content at HULU has been gradually progressing since 2008. Hulu has been releasing its own brand of original content since 2011. They are offering services in the USA and Japan. You have several famous shows, including full seasons and day-after access to current season content. Also, you get a chance to watch [...]
Live Streaming Captions for Virtual events
Importance Of Virtual Captioning Let’s cut to the chase. "Most interesting! To mention a few, virtual platforms are cost-saving, attract the global audience for all businesses, higher brand awareness, generate new revenue streams, increase employee engagement and productivity, and connect people throughout the world. ” Isn't this an exciting shift in the way we communicate [...]
Spanish Movies With Closed Captions in the OTT
There are several best-reviewed Spanish movies since ages. The OTT platforms are bringing back all these old shows to life by streaming them all. Around 75% of Hispanics in the US speak Spanish either as their first or second language. Most people around the world love watching movies in their native language. Thus, there are [...]
Legal Webinar Captioning Services
Why did JD Advising need Transcripts and Captions? JD Advising offers premier MPRE and Bar exam courses to students nationwide. The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is an exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). It is required before taking the bar. It consists of 60 multiple choice questions, and the duration [...]
Closed Captioning Service For OTT Platform
Fun at Cinema: Most of us prefer to catch the latest flicks with our friends or roomies, grabbing our favorite food and beverages in the movie hall, even though we have had enough and more Closed Captioning Service For OTT Platform. All these days, we had been enjoying these theatre etiquettes. Meanwhile, a few of [...]
Spanish Closed Captioning Services
The Uniqueness of Spanish: Most of us would have got the impression that Spanish is spoken only in Spain, a European country. The astonishing fact is that over one-third of the world's population speaks Spanish. It is the world's second most spoken native language, next to Mandarin Chinese. Spanish is a global language with over [...]
Pre-Recorded Captioning Service For WRG
Introduction to WRG live Over 25 years in the communication industry, WRG is a pioneer live communication agency in the UK that effectively harnesses the full potential of digital technologies in delivering a powerful brand experience to target consumers and client-marketers. They engage the internal and external audiences through the exotic creation of live experiences. [...]
Captioning Service For Non-profit Organisation
CLIENT INTRODUCTION: Founded in 1906, the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is a non-profit organization that has brought all the museums- art museums, science centers, arboretums, zoos, history museums, etc., together. AAM is providing them strong support in developing their standards, improving their excellence, helping them adopt best practices, sharing knowledge, and advocating on issues [...]
Vimeo Live Streaming
Virtual events and meetings have taken off with the advent of OTT platforms becoming affordable, and 2020 shenanigans had a major role to play too! 69% of the US population is subscribed to at least one OTT platform, Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon. With more people cutting the cord with cable network providers and migrating to [...]
What Is ADA Compliance And Why Is It Important?
In 1990, the American governing body made The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) a law. This was aimed to make people with disabilities feel included and open up opportunities that were available for those without disabilities. The ADA is a civil rights law that protects people with disabilities in all areas of life including jobs, [...]
Spanish Closed Captioning Service for Palladium Group
Client’s Background: The Palladium Group works with government agencies, businesses, and organizations to create a socially progressive and commercial growing model which creates a “positive impact” for the business and as well the society. They operate globally with a presence in over 90 countries. Executive Summary: Bethany O’Connor - Manager, Health at Palladium group reached [...]
AI Live Captioning Service for DCE Production
Client Background: DCE Production based in Tampa, Florida specializes in Virtual Events, Live Event Production, Hybrid Events, and Video Production. They work with corporates, non-profits, and association clients to execute one-of-a-kind events. Executive Summary: DCE Production approached us with a requirement for a multilingual AI live captioning service in - French, German, Korean, Simplified Chinese, [...]
Voces Latinas – Closed Captioning services in English, Spanish, Arabic
Client’s Background: Based in Ohio, Voces Latinas TV offers hows and programs to the Hispanic TV and community in the states with their one-hour bilingual variety and timely coverage of programing, educational, cultural, and entertaining programs which are targeted at making a difference in the Hispanic community. Executive Summary: Maryori contacted us with a requirement [...]
Zoom Live Captioning Service for Eisenberg and Baum LLP
Client’s Background: Eisenberg and Baum, LLP is a law firm based in New York. They consult with individuals and organizations on a wide range of legal issues. They are also a national leader in providing legal services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Executive Summary: Rebekah reached out to us with a requirement to [...]
Zoom Automated Live Captioning for ASTC Annual Conference
INTRODUCTION CaptioningStar helped a Massive Zoom Event conducted by ASTC and Live Captioned 74+hours of Live sessions in Zoom successfully. ASTC connects people with science backgrounds and often engages them with scientific activities. The ASTC Annual Conference was held in the month of October with the topic below as “This is the annual conference for [...]
Cultivator Labs – Closed Captioning – Arabic, and Portuguese to English
Client’s Background: A leading videography and photography with a talented and skilled team of passion-driven individuals, who strive to create cinematic content for their client’s business. They provide end-to-end service in the field of videography and photography. From script to delivery, they provide it all. Executive Summary: David Hildreth - Editor and Colorist from Cultivator [...]
Zoom Live Captioning For Mallika Dutt
Client’s Background Mallika Dutt specializes in creating plans and courses that help start a change in organizations and teams which are customized based on the practical understanding of the team and delivers unique possibilities. Executive Summary Ambika Pressman representing Mallika Dutt reached out to us with a requirement to live caption their zoom live training [...]
Case Study – Remote Live Captioning Using Falcon for LMG
A RACE AGAINST TIME LMG Production had a need for quick turnaround time. At CaptioningStar we offer live captioning services with a quick turnaround time of 24 hours. Needs something quick? Contact Us. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY LMG – LMG offers 3 unique divisions, Show Technology, System Innovation and Touring. They aim to go beyond technology and [...]
Case Study – Working With UTHealth Towards a More Inclusive Future On WEBEX Platform
FOLLOW THE RAINBOW LGBTQ+ is the norm, at CaptioningStar we work with every event’s captioning needs. Remote captioning and translation services for all events and platforms. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UTHealth - The University of Texas Health Science Centre at Houston is located in the Texas Medical Centre, the largest medical centre in the world. They reached [...]
Case Study Zoom Live Captioning for a Leadership conference
LEADERSHIP - A VITAL SKILL FOR ALL Leadership is a vital skill for all to possess, at CaptioningStar we make it accessible for all with our live translation and captioning services. Contact us for a free trial. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GPS Production was first incorporated in the year by 2013 by Mr Jeff Goodin and his [...]
Case Study – UCLA Performance Video – Open Captioning Arabic to English
ART MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND Art is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, it adds beauty to life. At CaptioningStar we offer captioning and translation services to help make art accessible to all. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UCLA Arts – An unit of UCLA, they curate the annual season of live performances, showcasing artists [...]
Case Study – Meeting Request for Live Caption Services UN
WHEN THE UN COMES KNOCKING The United Nations is one of the largest welfare organisation on earth, when we received an enquiry for translation and captioning services from them, we were honoured. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UN – DESA: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs is part of the United Nations and is responsible for [...]
Case Study – WLWV Parent Advisory Committee Feedback Session – Cart Via Zoom
EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL School District rates for School District events and meets. CaptioningStar services comply with all School District, ADA and FCC requirements. Contact Us. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY WLWV - West Linn-Wilsonville School District comprises nine primary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. Andrew Kilstrom, Director of Communications, reached out to [...]
Case Study – Bilingual Closed Captioning Service – Drawing Center
ART WORKSHOPS ARE THE BEST FORM OF INFOTAINMENT Art Workshops and Conference, Captioning in multiple languages. The team at CaptioningStar will be happy to provide multilingual captioning services. BACKGROUND Drawing Center – Located in the SoHo Neighbourhood of Downtown Manhattan, the Drawing Center offers space and opportunity for living artists of all forms to produce [...]
Zoom Automated Live Captions vs Human Generated Live Captions
IMPORTANCE OF VIRTUAL EVENTS With the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic ,the necessity of Virtual Events has seen a drastic growth which has almost become a new normal. Corporates ,Educational Institutions and the Private sectors rely on the Zoom platform to conduct their Annual Conferences ,Meetings, Webinars ,Online Learning Videos and much more. Though we are slowly [...]
Case Study – Live Captioning in Eventfinity Virtual platform for Sacnas organization
BACKGROUND SACNAS – Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science – is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM. HOW DID WE MANAGE THE CRITICAL DEADLINE Deb McIntosh,Assistant Director of [...]
Case Study – Otter.Ai’s Automated Live Captioning + CaptioningStar’s Post event Spanish Translation & Subtitling services for Brandeis University
INTRODUCTION Brandeis University is a private research university located in the Boston suburb of Waltham, Massachusetts.We received an inquiry for Zoom Live Captioning services for Brandeis University’s Events “Advisory Board Meeting” and “Disability Rights are Civil Rights: A Conversation on Inclusive Democracy heal” that was held on October 6th and 8th respectively .Wendy Peverill ,Senior [...]
EXPERTS DISCUSS ABOUT THE NECESSITY OF POST VIRTUAL EVENT VIDEO
Experts Discuss about the necessity of post virtual event video Virtual Events Take Centre Stage During Covid-19 Virtual events are nothing new but owing to the current situation of Covid-19 pandemic we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. COVID-19 has had a huge impact on business, with the Live events industry one of [...]
Overview of using Closed Captions to Zoom
Overview of using Closed Captions to Zoom Closed Captioning on Zoom platform allows the host or other meeting participants ,assigned by the host to enable closed captioning in a meeting. Closed captions during a webinar are usually typed by the host , co-host or a list of people assigned by the host. Closed Captions can be [...]
Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out
“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out” We just reached yet another Milestone ! We have successfully Live Captioned 2000+ hours of Events during Covid-19 pandemic and offered both Open and Closed Captioning services for our customers across the globe. Virtual Events and the Future of Business [...]
CASE STUDY – Real Time Spanish/English Subtitling For Causa – Oregon’s Immigration Rights Organization’s ‘Digital May Day Rally’
Many events of significance have either been rescheduled or cancelled due to COVID-19, but Causa, Oregon's Immigration Rights Organization, planned an innovative May Day rally, hosting it digitally, and naming it 'Digital May Day Rally'. This non-profit organization based in Salem, Oregon, hosted a digital rally on International Workers Day, to highlight the rights of [...]
9 best ways how you can reproduce the Live event captions and videos post webinar
As COVID-19 makes its way across the globe there have been a number of events were cancelled or postponed due to social distancing ,avoiding the mass gathering to control the spread of deadly virus. Since the onset of Covid-19, there has been a significant surge in virtual events too. The experts from different industries learned [...]
CASE STUDY – End-to-End Live Captioning and Post Captioning services of an Online Study Material for the District School of Florida.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATION SECTOR The Corona pandemic has severely disrupted the lifestyle of young and adults alike, the scale has been so widespread that it has resulted in the closure of schools in the United States, causing unprecedented disruptions of schools in every state. Almost 124,000 U.S public and private schools have been [...]
English to Spanish Bilingual Real Time Captioning for An Event Organised by UP There Everywhere, an International Marketing Company.
CaptioningStar services were requisitioned by a Stockholm based reputed international marketing and advertising company 'UP There Everywhere'. The company hosted three events on April 15th, April 20th, and April 27th 2020 on the ZOOM Video Conferencing Platform. Bilingual Real Time Captioning and Real-time English to Spanish Subtitling were to be added to the conference that [...]
CASE STUDY – LIVE Captioning of Virtual Special Assembly Meetings for the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska
COVID-19 has drastically altered the day-to-day workflows of U.S Federal and State Government offices, with regulations of 'social distance' diligently being observed. Matt Scranton, Director of Management Information Systems at the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, called our office to understand the modalities of our captioning services. Captioning LIVE Stream of Special Assembly Meetings [...]
CASE STUDY – LIVE Captioning of City of Coldwater, Michigan, Council Meeting
In the backdrop of COVID-19, our office received an email from Mr. Patrick Pool, who is Director of IT at City of Coldwater & Board of Public Utilities Kalamazoo, Michigan Area. Patrick in his email wanted to find out about our captioning services, and specifically wanted to determine if the captioning services could be provided [...]
CaptioningStar partnered with EventMB
Events are ubiquitous in most industries. Due to the prevailing condition of Covid-19 pandemic across the globe there has been a significant rise in virtual events that have become much imperative in recent days. What is a virtual event? A virtual event is a large, multi-session online event that often features webinars and webcasts. EventMB [...]
Remote Captioning and CART platforms
CART is performed in real-time where a CART writer carefully listens to the audio through the Internet most preferably Skype or phone, and delivers the quality replicated text instantly to the user’s mobile or to the projected screen during meetings. Just a quick note on Why Remote Live Captioning? Delivers interpretive information to you. Reproduced [...]
Microsoft Teams: Enhance your Live Event by adding Captions
Microsoft Teams is a chat-based collaboration tool that allows global, remote, and dispersed teams with the ability to work together and share information via a common space. Users can utilize interactive features like document collaboration, one-on-one chat, team chat, and more. How to use Live Captions in a Live Event : Microsoft Teams Event organizers [...]
GoTo Meeting : Empowering success with Automatic and Interactive Transcripts
GoToMeeting , an online meeting platform , desktop sharing and video conferencing software enables the users to meet with other co-workers, customers , clients via the Internet in real-time. Ever since its inception , GoToMeeting is designed in such a way that it makes it easy for everyone to organize and participate in online meetings [...]
The world going virtual – Zoom is yours safest bet
As we all know, Zoom is one of the most trusted Video Conferencing, Virtual Event, Virtual Zoom, Web conferencing and Webinar platforms for most of the top organizations as it can reach millions of people and helps to grow your business. Zoom’s video conferencing quality and reliability ensures everyone has a seamless experience. Its Unique [...]
Cancellation of Live Events : COVID-19 Outbreak
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is mandatory for any virtual or outdoor events like street festivals , marathons , church worship , sports tournaments, music events etc. Event organizers should ensure the outdoor events or virtual events are accessible to people with disabilities. CaptioningStar being a pioneer in the field of Real time and [...]
CASE STUDY-Streaming LIVE Captions for ‘No Code Conference’ Organised In San Francisco CA
Introduction on Enterprise Event Group EEG Skip Jansen is a Director of Production at Enterprise Event Group EEG, the event management company is located in San Rafael, CA . The company was in the process of organising a 2-Day conference in San Francisco, CA, titled 'No Code Conference' on behalf of an IT company Webflow. [...]
9 YouTube SEO Hacks that will Boost your Videos
As the second-largest search engine in the world, YouTube is a premier video sharing platform. Significantly, out of 10 video search results 8 are YouTube videos. The numbers keep growing, every minute over 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube. With the number of uploads increasing on a day-to-day basis, how can a video [...]
Nitty-Gritty Details of Remote CART Captioning for Honda Center
Honda Center is a premier entertainment and sports center in California. Located in Anaheim, this center is owned by the Honda Motor Company. It’s a popular venue for several concerts and sports, including Elton John and USA Basketball, to name just a few. ADA compliance and Honda Center The center’s director of events, Quinn Macklin [...]
Case Study-Live Captioning Services for (NACE ) National Association of Colleges and Employers
Know how CaptioningStar assisted a renowned organization the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) host an international career development event-Case Study Technology has made it easier for the globalization of industry and organizations to operate in an international environment. CaptioningStar assisted a renowned organization the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) host an [...]
TEDx Live Captioning Case study | Real Time Transcription
TED is a leading non-profit media organization that organizes events to enable thinkers, doers, and idea generators articulate their viewpoints on a range of topics. The speakers are given 18 minutes or less to speak on a podium in front of live audiences. An associate organization TEDx was set up to facilitate local self-organized events [...]
Know how CaptioningStar offered a video production company word-perfect captions
About Us Our CEO’s mantra has always been aiming for the stars. CaptioningStar started as a fledgling enterprise. Though it has not been a bed of roses, facing stiff competition, determination and sheer hard work by our team of experienced and professional captioners saw CaptioningStar rise to its heights. We are thankful to our team [...]
Captioning 30 hours of YouTube Videos for a Florida Based City Government’s Council Meetings – Case study
Each of our captioning stories explores how CaptioningStar helps clients to resolve their common captioning problems. From marketers to healthcare professionals, hundreds of businesses use CaptioningStar’s service to caption their videos. ‘’ CaptioningStar, I learned, should've been my first route, because their captions are accurate and well-placed’’ Client, Multimedia and Broadcast Manager, City Government. For a [...]
Client of the week – A video production company from New York
CaptioningStar has been the choice across multiple domains for their streamlined captioning workflow and perfect accuracy. Of course, that’s what each of us look for in a captioning service provider, right. When working with varied client base, understanding and interpreting each client’s expectation is little complicated. But, with a deep client-centric focus and vast experience [...]
Why Live Captioning
Why live captioning is mandatory? Let’s cut to the chase. "Above 466 million people worldwide are affected by various degrees of hearing losses. Of them, about 46 million (2014) are Americans, and is expected to rise to 82 million in 2040.” And so, to provide an equal/equivalent playing field for all of them, captioning was [...]
Real-time Captioning Checklist
Summary of this Whitepaper Realtime captioning do's and dont's Captioning regulations and Government mandates Best practices on real-time captioning list. Certifications and requirements for CART The End!!! Ensure to follow this checklist when your events need real-time captioning. Happy live captioning! Download this content! hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7502866", formId: "3dbd4d32-1154-4bf5-9a25-3f9538be8652" }); document.addEventListener( 'wpcf7mailsent', [...]
How to record and caption lecture videos?
Almost all videos are captioned in recent days. What about Lecture videos then? Definitely captioning for these Lecture videos are of high priority. Do you know why? Movies or other shows convey the information partly through audio and partly through actions but lectures are not similar. Here words speak more than actions. So captions are [...]
7 quick reasons why you should transcribe and caption your webinars
Webinars are here to stay thanks to the internet. Web conferences can be conducted in one place and the participants can be in any nook and corner of the world and still attend/participate from the confines of their home or from their vacation spot or even while traveling. Be it a business conference, class discussion, [...]
Top 10 captioning tools you must know to gain more viewers
Captioning creates an easy access to your videos. But do you find captioning as a hard chore when you do it yourself? I guess many yeses. But I will say No, and it’s rather simple. Let me say how it can be easy. To make your work effortless, 1000s of captioning tools are available online. [...]