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CaptionSync normally returns caption files, which are all you need for most applications. But sometimes, you need to have the caption data encoded back into your video file. You can either encode the caption files back in yourself, or take advantage of our Video Encoding service to have it done for you. This tutorial discusses when this service is useful and how to use it.Watch Using the Video Encoding Service on YouTube
Translating the captions for your video can be an important way to reach new and larger audiences. CaptionSync offers a mechanism to translate the captions on your video from English to Spanish, or from Spanish to English. This tutorial will show you how.Watch Using the Translation Service on YouTube
This tutorial with give you a brief overview of the CaptionSync highlights, showing you the basic operation of the CaptionSync site.Watch Getting Started with CaptionSync on YouTube
Watch Using CaptionSync Result files on YouTube
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.Watch CaptionSync Redo Feature on YouTube
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.Watch Using List of URLs for Captioning on YouTube
Watch AST-Link for Mac Users on YouTube
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.Watch AST-Link Setup for Windows Users on YouTube
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.Watch Using AST-Link on Windows on YouTube
Watch Using CaptionSync's DVD Transfer feature on YouTube
Watch Video Search Example on YouTube
Watch Video Search in Action on YouTube
CaptionSync provides several powerful features for grouping jobs together in a Batch. You can collect the results for the entire batch at once, as well as search, report-on, and review transcripts for the whole batch. These features can make it much easier to keep your work organized and your workflow clear. This tutorial offers details on how to use these helpful features.Watch CaptionSync's Batch Capabilities on YouTube
Watch Windows Media: Captioning with SAMI files on YouTube
Watch Windows Media: Embedding captions in a WMV File on YouTube
Watch Overlaying Captions on the Video in QuickTime on YouTube
Watch Embedding Captions in a MOV file on YouTube
Watch Adding a CC Sprite to QuickTime on YouTube
Watch How to Caption for Flash CS3 and CS4 on YouTube
Watch How to Caption JW FLV Player Flash content on YouTube
Watch Podcast Captioning Overview on YouTube
Watch How to Obtain your Podcast Caption Files on YouTube
Watch Open Captioning a Podcast on YouTube
Watch Captioning Podcasts with Compressor on YouTube
Watch Captioning Podcasts with QuickTime on YouTube
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.Watch Captioning for Powerpoint on YouTube
Watch Extracting Audio from VHS tapes on YouTube
There are many high-end hardware and software solutions for encoding closed captions for broadcast purposes, but if you are using a file-based workflow Apple Compressor is an easy and cost-effective option. This tutorial describes how to add CEA-608/708 closed captions to video using Compressor and an SCC output file from CaptionSync.Watch Captioning Using Apple Compressor on YouTube
With many broadcast stations and cable distribution networks switching from tape to file-based delivery, choosing an encoder that will create the right delivery format with encoded closed captions is critical. This tutorial describes how to add CEA-608/708 closed captions
to video using Harmonic's ProMedia Carbon and an SCC output file from CaptionSync.Watch Captioning Using ProMedia Carbon on YouTube
Watch Captioning with DVD Studio Pro on YouTube
CaptionSync is integrated with Desire2Learn Capture,
a lecture capture and webcasting solution that enables you to
effortlessly capture rich-media presentations and broadcast them to
online audiences. Presentations can be embedded into Desire2Learn Learning Environment websites, or other content management systems. This tutorial describes how to set up the workflow integration and how to submit presentations 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).
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.Watch Configuring Echo360 for Captioning on YouTube
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.Watch Captioning with Echo360 on YouTube
Watch Captioning with Panopto CourseCast on YouTube
Captioning for Camtasia Studio 7.1 or later is a breeze with CaptionSync; this tutorial will show you how.Watch Captioning for Camtasia on YouTube
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.Watch Using CaptionSync with ReelSurfer on YouTube
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.
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.Watch Captioning Blackboard Collaborate Presentations on YouTube
EduStream.org, which provides
community colleges with a centralized resource for video-on-demand
capabilities, offers an integration with AST's CaptionSync. The integration allows EduStream member organizations to caption any videos that they
upload to their EduStream account with just a few clicks. EduStream
member organizations that are part of the California Community College
system can use their DECT grant accounts to pay for qualified captioning
performed using the EduStream-CaptionSync integration.Watch Captioning EduStream Videos on YouTube
Ensemble Video is an award-winning video management platform recognized
for its suite of captioning features developed with participation from
higher education institutions, including Syracuse University, the
University of Illinois, Clemson University, and Colgate University. Ensemble offers
an integration with CaptionSync that enables seamless captioning and allows institutions to aggregate captioning volumes for greater discounts.Watch Captioning Ensemble Video on YouTube
In this video we demonstrate YouTube's video search feature, which allows viewers to search for keyword phrases, see search results that contain the keywords in the closed captioning, and jump directly to the spot in the video where the keywords are spoken. All of this can be enabled by adding closed captions to your videos.Watch Video Search on YouTube on YouTube
Watch Captioning Your own YouTube Videos on YouTube
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. JW Player provides a nice way of adding captioning to any YouTube video. This tutorial shows you exactly how to do this.
CaptionSync offers an integration with the Kaltura video platform that leverages the latest captionWatch Captioning Kaltura Videos on YouTube
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.Watch Captioning Brightcove Videos on YouTube