Captioning is the process of converting the audio content of media to text, providing additional information and context. Captions make content more accessible to a range of users, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing or if the viewer is not a native speaker of the media’s language, as well as individuals who prefer to read or who are in situations where audio cannot be easily heard. Introduction to captions Captioning requires an investment of time, particularly if the media contains strong accents, scientific or technical content, or inconsistent sound quality. How to create and correct captions for media Different services have different mechanisms for creating and editing captions, this page provides information to help. Tips for improving the accuracy of automated captions There are things you can do when recording sessions or creating media which may improve the accuracy of the automated captions. Our human corrected captioning service We are currently piloting a service with a team of student interns who are correcting captions for priority content. This page tells you more. What is the future for automated captions? The future holds improvements to the quality of automated captions. This page explains why. This article was published on 2024-10-08
