Overview of recent CaptionSync changes

In Dec/09 the CaptionSync web interface underwent a series of improvements. This tutorial helps users who are familiar with the old CaptionSync web interface to understand the changes in the new web interface.
Getting Started with CaptionSync for new users

This tutorial with give you a brief overview of the CaptionSync highlights, showing you the basic operation of the CaptionSync site.
An overview of how the CaptionSync result files are used
This tutorial provides a high-level overview of how to use the CaptionSync result files for Windows Media, QuickTime, and Real. All three of these players support caption files in a similar manner. The basic approach is outlined here and the similarities of each player are highlighted.
How to use the CaptionSync redo feature

CaptionSync provides users with a simple and fast mechanism to rerun previous jobs. The "Redo" feature allows you to change formatting settings, request different output files, or alter the text transcript. Revised results are ready for you in minutes and there is no additional cost for redos. This tutorial shows you how to use the redo feature.
How to use the List of URLs feature

This tutorial shows you how to submit a list of URLs for captioning and/or transcription. It provides a convenient method for captioning batches of files which are already online. Note that your CaptionSync account must be enabled for List of URLs; login your account and submit a support ticket to get your account enabled.
Using AST-Link on the Mac
This tutorial shows you how to install and use AST-Link on the Mac. AST-Link is a light-weight client-side application that allows you to drag-and-drop media files to the CaptionSync server. It provides a convenient method of uploading large batches of files. Note that your CaptionSync account must be enabled for AST-Link; login your account and submit a support ticket to get your account enabled.
How to install AST-Link for Windows

This tutorial shows you how to install AST-Link on Windows.
AST-Link is a light-weight client-side application that allows you to
drag-and-drop media files to the CaptionSync server. It provides a
convenient method of uploading large batches of files. Note that your
CaptionSync account must be enabled for AST-Link; please submit a support ticket after you log in to get your account enabled.
How to use AST-Link for Windows

This tutorial shows you how to use AST-Link on Windows.
AST-Link is a light-weight client-side application that allows you to
drag-and-drop media files to the CaptionSync server. It provides a
convenient method of uploading large batches of files. Make sure you view the tutorial on installing AST-Link for windows before you view this tutorial. Note that your
CaptionSync account must be enabled for AST-Link; login your account and submit a support ticket to get your account enabled.
How to use CaptionSync's DVD Transfer feature
For the most part, users interact with CaptionSync entirely electronically. Even for folks creating physical media such as tapes or DVDs, CaptionSync results are usually supplied as electronic files that you import into your authoring or encoding software. For those users who want the authoring process taken care of, AST offers a DVD Transfer, an authoring service that allows you to send in tapes of DVDs and receive back captioned DVDs. This tutorial walks you through how to use that service.
Examine the benefits of Video Search
Once your videos are captioned, it is relatively straight-forward to provide viewers with the ability to perform text searches on the videos -- allowing them to locate the content of interest quickly and accurately. This tutorial walks you through an example of a working video search system based on captioning data.
How to construct a video search interface
This tutorial highlights the basic components of a video search interface.
Using the Special Bulk Purchase accounts for the CSU
The CSU Chancellor's Office has negotiated a system-wide agreement with AST to provide captioning services for all CSU campuses. This tutorial offers an overview of the system-wide agreement and how you can participate in it. This tutorial is applicable only to members of the California State University system.
Windows Media: Captioning with SAMI files
The most typical method to caption Windows Media content is to use an external caption file known as a SAMI file (.smi). These files are picked up by Windows Media Player at play time and allow the player to display captions. The viewer can turn the captions on or off using menu controls in the player. This tutorial shows you how to use SAMI files to caption Windows Media content.
Windows Media: Embedding captions in a WMV File
The standard method for captioning Windows Media files is to use an external caption file known as a SAMI file (.smi). There are a couple of drawbacks to using SAMI files, including the need to properly associate the SAMI file with your WMV file, and the need to ensure the SAMI file is distributed along with the WMV file if it is being distributed. A little-known solution is to embed the caption data back into the WMV file. This tutorial shows you how this is done.
QuickTime: How to make captions overlay the video
QuickTime: The simplest way to caption a QuickTime movie is to use an external caption file (.qt.txt) which is referenced by a .smil file. The default behavior for this type of captioning from CaptionSync is to place the caption text below the video window. If you wish to relocate the text and place it over the video pane, this tutorial shows you how.
QuickTime: How to make a self-contained QuickTime MOV file with captions
QuickTime: The simplest method of captioning for QuickTime is to use an external caption file (.qt.txt) along with a .smil file. But there are many reasons why it may be more appealing to embed the caption data back into the MOV file. This tutorial shows how this is done.
QuickTime: How to make a self-contained MOV file with captions and a CC sprite
Viewers can turn captions on or off for a captioned QuickTime movie via the menu items in QuickTime. You can make this functionality a bit more apparent to viewers by adding a CC button to your movie. This button is called a "Sprite" in QuickTime, and this tutorial shows you how to add one. You can download a free QuickTime Sprite from
Whit Anderson.
Flash: How to caption CS3 and CS4 content
Flash gives developers tremendous control over how captioning data is presented, but Flash content developers need to ensure they present their content in a player skin that supports captioning. There are several player skins available that have captioning support already built in, including many that ship with Adobe's Flash Professional (CS3 and CS4). This tutorial shows how to use the Adobe Flash player skins to create captioned Flash content.
Flash: How to caption JW FLV Player content
Flash gives developers tremendous control over how captioning
data is presented, but Flash content developers need to ensure they
present their content in a player skin that supports captioning. There
are several player skins available that have captioning support already
built in, including the JW Player (now known as the Longtail Flash player). This tutorial shows you how to caption Flash FLV movies that will be played back in the JW Player.
Podcast: Captioning Overview
Captioning podcasts or vodcasts can be tricky because of the variety of devices that viewers may play such content on. This tutorial series examines the different options available for captioning pod/vodcast content, focusing primarily on the Apple playback devices. This particular tutorial provides an overview and summary of the different approaches.
Podcast: How to obtain your Caption Files
Captioning podcasts or vodcasts can be tricky because of the
variety of devices that viewers may play such content on. This
tutorial series examines the different options available for captioning
pod/vodcast content, focusing primarily on the Apple playback devices.
This particular tutorial shows how to obtain the specific caption files you will need to caption your Pod/Vodcast content.
Podcast: How to Open Caption
Captioning podcasts or vodcasts can be tricky because of the
variety of devices that viewers may play such content on. This
tutorial series examines the different options available for captioning
pod/vodcast content, focusing primarily on the Apple playback devices.
This particular tutorial shows how to open caption content which will allow captions to be displayed regardless of the playback device.
Podcast: Captioning with Compressor
Captioning podcasts or vodcasts can be tricky because of the
variety of devices that viewers may play such content on. This
tutorial series examines the different options available for captioning
pod/vodcast content, focusing primarily on the Apple playback devices.
This particular tutorial shows how to caption for playback on Apple devices (iPods, iPhones, iTunes, QuickTime) using Apple's Compressor application.
Podcast: Captioning with QuickTime
Captioning podcasts or vodcasts can be tricky because of the
variety of devices that viewers may play such content on. This
tutorial series examines the different options available for captioning
pod/vodcast content, focusing primarily on the Apple playback devices.
This particular tutorial shows how to caption for playback on Apple
devices (iPods, iPhones, iTunes, QuickTime) using Apple's QuickTime
application.
How to caption embedded media in Powerpoint

Are you embedding media clips into your Powerpoint presentations? This tutorial will show you how to caption those clips using the new STAMP plugin for Powerpoint.
How to extract the audio track from a VHS tape
Of all the media formats that can be captioned, dealing with old analog video tape is perhaps the trickiest. The video first needs to be digitized, then a caption file needs to be generated, and finally, the end result needs to be encoded back onto tape. Depending on the encoding system you are using, you may need to just digitize the audio track in order to generate a caption file. This tutorial shows you how to extract a digital copy of the audio track from a VHS tape.
How to add captions and/or subtitles with Apple DVD Studio Pro
This tutorial shows how to add captions and/or subtitles to your DVD with Apple's DVD Studio Pro.
How to use captions and subtitles with Adobe Encore
This tutorial explains the steps necessary to add captions and/or subtitles to your DVD using Adobe Encore.
How to configure Mediasite 5.4 for Captioning

This PDF describes how to configure the direct integration between Mediasite 5.4 or later and CaptionSync (please see the other PDF for Mediasite 5.1 to 5.3). Also please make sure your CaptionSync account is enabled for AST-Link (you can submit a support ticket on the Help page after you log into your CaptionSync account).
How to configure Mediasite 5.1 for Captioning
This PDF describes how to configure the direct integration between Mediasite 5.1 to 5.3 and CaptionSync (please see the other PDF for Mediasite 5.4 or later). Also please make sure your CaptionSync account is enabled for AST-Link (you can submit a support ticket on the Help page after you log into your CaptionSync account).
How to configure your Echo360 System for Captioning

Echo360's lecture capture system offers a direct integration with CaptionSync, allowing you to automatically caption content captured with your Echo. This tutorial explains how to set up your Echo360 system to use CaptionSync. This setup needs to be completed just once during configuration. Note that your CaptionSync account must be enabled for use with Echo; contact AST
Support to get your account enabled.
How to caption with Echo360

Echo360's lecture capture system offers a direct integration with
CaptionSync, allowing you to automatically caption content captured
with your Echo. This tutorial shows you how to schedule lectures and lecture series for captioning. Ensure you view the tutorial on how to configure your Echo system to enable captioning first. Note that your CaptionSync account must be enabled for use with Echo; contact AST
Support to get your account enabled.
How to caption with Panopto's CourseCast system
Panopto's Coursecast system offers a direct integration with CaptionSync, allowing you to automatically caption content captured in CourseCast. This tutorial will show you how to configure and use your Panopto system with CaptionSync. Note that your CaptionSync account must be enabled for use with CourseCast; contact AST
Support to get your account enabled.
How to caption Camtasia presentations

Captioning for Camtasia Studio 7.1 or later is a breeze with CaptionSync; this tutorial will show you how.
How to use CaptionSync with ReelSurfer's video search platform

ReelSurfer provides a
platform that offers powerful video search capabilities. Using CaptionSync data to enhance its search
capabilities, the ReelSurfer platform allows viewers to find and watch segments
relevant to their needs. In addition, ReelSurfer makes content interactive by allowing users to
create personalized clips that can be saved for personal use or shared on third
party sites and social networks. The ReelSurfer platform is fully integrated with CaptionSync to allow seamless captioning of video content from your ReelSurfer system -- this tutorial shows you how.
How to caption Tegrity presentations

Tegrity's lecture capture system offers a direct integration with
CaptionSync, allowing you to automatically caption content captured
with your Tegrity. This tutorial shows you how to set up your Tegrity system and your CaptionSync account to allow them to work together. It also shows how to select lectures for captioning from within your Tegrity system. Using the automated captioning feature from within Tegrity can substantially simplify your workflow. Note that your
CaptionSync account must be enabled for use with Tegrity; contact AST
Support to get your account enabled.
How to caption Blackboard Collaborate presentations

CaptionSync now allows you to caption Elluminate or Blackboard Collaborate presentations. All you need to do is provide a URL to your Collaborate archive -- CaptionSync will pick up the presentation, extract the movie file, and return a captioned M4V file to you. This tutorial will walk through the steps to do it.
YouTube: Captioning Your own YouTube Videos
Captioning your own YouTube videos is quite easy. YouTube provides a mechanism for video owners to upload a caption file along with their video file. The caption file can be added at any time. This tutorial shows exactly how this is done.
YouTube: Captioning Somebody Else's YouTube Videos
YouTube: Captioning your own YouTube video is pretty straight-forward. But YouTube does not allow you to add a caption file if you are not the video owner. Fortunately, there is a work-around for this. Overstream.net provides a nice way of adding captioning to any YouTube video. This tutorial shows you exactly how to do this.
How to caption videos hosted by Kaltura

CaptionSync offers an integration with the Kaltura video platform that leverages the latest caption
features and accessible players offered by Kaltura. The integration provides users and administrators
with a simplified workflow for adding captions to videos hosted on the Kaltura platform. After uploading videos to Kaltura, a user can have those videos captioned with just a few clicks. This tutorial shows you how.
How to caption Brightcove videos

CaptionSync offers an integration with Brightcove to make captioning
your Brightcove videos a snap. This tutorial will show you how to
enable the automated workflow for captioning your Brightcove videos.