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Contents
Support
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Overview
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Introduction
21
Captioning Process at a Glance
22
Installation
22
Video Tutorials
22
Episode and Switch Supports Captioning
23
Moving Files Between CaptionMaker and MacCaption
24
Moving Caption Files
24
Moving Subtitle Files
24
Comparing CaptionMaker Versions
25
Identifying Pro and Enterprise Features in This Document
26
Prerequisites for Captioning
27
Transcribing a Video
27
Using a Video File
27
Automatic Time Stamp (ATS)
28
Caption Style Guidelines
28
Captions vs. Subtitles
29
Captions
29
Subtitles
29
Switching Between Caption and Subtitle Modes
30
Device Selection and Configuration
30
Virtual Encoder and Generic Subtitles Default Devices
31
What is 608 and 708 Closed Captioning?
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608
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Up-Converted from 608 to 708
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708
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Industry-Standard Caption Format Data
33
Teletext in OP-47
34
Live Captioning
35
CC Encoder Hardware
35
CaptionMaker Workspace
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Full Screen Text Panel
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Pop-Up Video Preview Window
37
Margin Indicator Frame
38
Black Text on White Background
38
Preparing and Importing Files
39
Transcription
40
Transcription Mode
40
V-Pedal
40
Speech to Text Technology
40
Avoid Italics and Bold Text
41
Indicate Change in Person Speaking
41
Using Tab Delimited
41
Plain Text is the Preferred File Format
41
Import Caption or Subtitle Files
42
Types of Caption/Subtitle Files
42
Considerations When Importing Subtitles for Editing or Converting
42
Importing Files
43
Import Format Settings
44
Free Form
44
TAB Delimited
44
Insert Tabs by Using a Spreadsheet
46
LINE Delimited
46
Import Options for Free Form
47
Using Copy and Paste for Text
49
Opening a Movie
50
To Open or Replace a Movie
51
Video Playback Options
52
Importing Captions from a Video
54
QCC Multi-Format Import
56
Using a Proxy Movie
57
Use Episode to Make a Proxy Movie
57
Proxy Movie Settings
57
Synchronizing and Adjusting Captions/Subtitles
59
Time Code Overview
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Using Automatic Time Stamp (ATS)
60
Requirements for ATS
60
ATS Results
60
Best Practices for ATS
61
Automatic Time Stamp Operation
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ATS Error When File Name Contains Special Characters
61
Checking the Timing
62
Preview Play
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Caption and Video Playback Controls
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Advanced Playback Control
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Time Code Controls
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Manual Time Stamping
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Creating a Pause in Caption Display
66
Check Your Timing
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Adjusting the Timing
67
Adjusting Specific Caption Timing
67
Clock Time vs. Time Code
67
Clock Time
67
Time Code
68
Applying Ripple Time Code Offsets
68
Stretch/Shrink Time Code
69
Convert Time Code
70
Maintain Clock Times
70
Modify Clock Times
70
Start Time Offset
71
Preview of Changes
71
Setting the Time Code Mode
72
Making Two Captions Appear Simultaneously
73
Error Checking
74
AutoSync Error Checking
74
Error Color Settings
74
Using a Nexidia XML QC Report to Locate Errors
75
Final Checking
76
Format and Edit Captions/Subtitles
77
Formatting and Positioning
78
Additional Position Adjustments
79
Upper, Lower, or Sentence Case
79
Insert Music Symbol
80
Row Operations
80
Selecting Multiple Rows
81
Display Modes
81
Pop-On
81
Paint-On
81
Roll-Up
81
Block Roll-Up
82
Pass Through Captioning
82
Changing the Display Mode
82
Captioning Tips
83
Suggestions for Breaking Lines
83
On-Screen and Off-Screen Speakers
84
Centering or Not
84
General Captioning Guidelines
84
Subtitle Mode
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Subtitling Overview
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Subtitle Mechanisms
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Subtitle Export
86
Converting Between Captions and Subtitles
87
Adjusting Colors and Styles
88
Setting the Font Image Properties
88
Adjusting Font Color or Appearance
89
Changing Backgrounds and Outlines
90
Exporting / Encoding
91
Embedding Captions into Video
92
Exporting Standalone Caption Files
94
File-Based Delivery for Broadcast TV
96
Get the TV Station Spec Sheet
96
Get a Sample Captioned Video File
96
Use Switch to Perform a Test
96
Overview of TV Formats
97
Next Steps for Delivery to the TV Station
97
Tape Delivery for Broadcast TV
98
Adobe Premiere
98
Sony Vegas
98
Avid Media Composer
98
Final Cut Pro
98
Other NLEs and More Information
98
Exporting Subtitles
99
Alpha-Channel Subtitle Overlay
99
Subtitling vs. Teletext
99
Creating the Open-Captions Look for Burn-In Subtitles
99
MXF Export Workflow
101
Using OP-47 Teletext with MXF Files
101
Checking the Captions in an MXF File
101
Playing XDCAM HD MXF files in the Preview Panel
102
Playing MXF Video in CaptionMaker with Captions in Sync
102
Avid AAF Export
103
H.264 and MPEG-2 Exports
105
SEI H.264 608/708
105
MPEG-2 User Data
105
MPEG-2 ATSC Export and Manzanita
106
Setting the Manzanita Path Variable
106
MPEG-2 720x512 422P@ML Extreme Reach SD Delivery
107
QuickTime Podcast Captions
107
Export a Subtitle Overlay for Vantage®
108
Automated Workflow
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Overview
110
Batch Processing vs Command Line Interface
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
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