CLOSED CAPTIONING
Converts spoken words and cues for music, applause, background noise, and other non-speech audio into text
Live Closed Captioning & Transcripts
Enhance viewer accessibility with real-time captioning
Audio Visual • Live Streaming • Event Staging
Enhance your VVC Live webcast with precise real-time closed captioning. Our captioners have years of experience in the broadcast captioning industry and understand how the nuances of your industry language contribute to contextual awareness. VVC Live captioners and scribes deliver exceptional results that ensure no one in your audience is left out.
What’s the difference between closed captioning and transcripts?
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Why use closed captioning or transcripts in your livestream?
Captions and transcripts allow viewers to enjoy your content without disrupting their surroundings or when you’re livestreaming from a high background noise environment. They can also provide a better experience for audience members who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or have learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or autism.
Our live closed captioning and transcription services include:
Quality Assurance
for accuracy
Technical Glossary Integration
for industry vocabulary
Multilingual Translation
to improve inclusivity and reach
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An exceptional livestream experience
When you need live closed captioning or transcription services, our livestream production team will ensure clear, legible captions whether viewed on desktop, laptop, or mobile devices. Customize your experience by having on-screen captions during your entire webcast or only during specific segments. Bring us your requirements, and we’ll develop a perfect solution that will ensure an excellent event for you and your audience.
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Live broadcasting looked a lot different when VVC Live first started helping clients take their real-time events to mass audiences in 1975. However, by adapting to the changing market, embracing new technology, and investing in our people, our company continues to make live broadcasting easy by handling the entire production for you while helping expand your reach globally, no matter how your audience accesses their information.
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Why should I incorporate closed captioning or transcripts into my livestream?
These accessibility features enable viewers to enjoy your content without disturbance in noisy environments or during livestreams with high background noise. Moreover, they enhance the viewing experience for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and also benefit those with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, or autism, ensuring your content is inclusive and accessible to a wider audience.
What exactly is live closed captioning?
Live closed captioning involves the real-time creation of synchronized on-screen text during a live event, video conference, or broadcast. This service is provided by our AV company to ensure accessibility for viewers with hearing impairments, making content inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.
When considering services, which task is generally considered less complex: transcription or captioning?
Transcription is generally considered an easier task compared to captioning. Transcription involves converting spoken content into text, while captioning requires synchronizing text with video, considering timing and formatting guidelines to ensure accessibility for viewers with hearing impairments.
When considering live captioning and transcription services, is it preferable to choose a transcriptionist or a captioner?
The choice between a transcriptionist and a captioner depends on your specific needs. A transcriptionist excels at providing accurate text representations of spoken content, while a captioner specializes in creating synchronized on-screen text for videos, ensuring accessibility for viewers with hearing impairments. The selection should align with your content and accessibility goals.
Are closed captioning and transcripts identical?
No, closed captioning and transcripts differ. Closed captioning displays text during a video, while a transcript is a textual representation of spoken content, typically provided separately.