CLOSED-CAPTIONING SERVICES
Closed captioning refers to the process of displaying text on video or television screens, typically a transcription of the audio portions of the recording, but sometimes including descriptions of non-audio elements.
Who benefits from closed captioning?
- Deaf and hearing-impaired individuals
- Non-English speakers (or people who do not understand whatever language the recording is in)
- People in difficult listening environments (airports etc.)
Closed-captioning means that not all viewers will see the captions. Only viewers using caption decoders are able to activate the service. The difference between subtitling and captions is that subtitling only transcribes audio portions of the recording. Subtitling is used for viewers who can see and hear the program, but do not understand the language. Captions, on the other hand, aim to provide descriptions of sound effects and music, and are very useful for people with hearing disabilities. Transcription Company.Co.UK provides a complete range of closed-captioning services, including:
- Offline Captioning (for pre-recorded programs)
- Live (Real-time) Captioning
- Captioned Tele-conferencing (meetings and seminars etc)
- Multilingual Captioning (Spanish, German, French, English and Portuguese)
- Webcast Captioning (for media files distributed over the Internet, live or off-line)
We accept and deliver caption elements in a variety of formats, from VHS to D5 to Digital Betacam. We provide caption files for NTSC, PAL and for High Definition programming and can deliver files via email, FTP or by disk. We use state-of-the-art-technology and top-notch closed caption equipment to increase the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the captioning process.
Transcription Company.Co.UK may choose between pop-on or roll-up closed-captioning styles. Pop-on captions are often more aesthetically pleasing and allow greater flexibility in placement and more accurate timing. Roll-up style captioning usually consists of two or three lines rolling at the bottom or top of the screen and is a more cost-effective alternative.
We have made a name for ourselves in the closed-captioning industry, and we are committed to providing all our clients with highest quality service at affordable rates. Contact us now.
