Netflix is introducing a new subtitles option: original language that shows only the spoken dialogue. Until now, if viewers wanted subtitles in the original language, they’d turn on ‘Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH/CC)’, which includes not only dialogue but also audio cues such as [phone buzzing] or [dramatic music swells], as […]
Netflix has announced that its subscribers can now toggle among the 30-plus languages available in its catalogue for dubs and subtitles when choosing a title to watch on the streaming platform. In a blog post, Netflix said: “As more of our members enjoy shows and films from around the world — nearly a third of […]
WCTEPublic Media Venture Group (PMVG) has announced that it is now providing real-time translation of closed captioning from English to Spanish on PMVG’s NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) test bed station in Cookeville, Tennessee. The initiative, which illustrates the capabilities of NextGen TV broadcasters to offer new services and expand available audiences, is a collaboration among […]
Mediasur, a Mediapro company specialising in the accessibility of audiovisual content, has announced the launch of its new Offline Subtitling Platform. The automatic captioning and subtitling product – which combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human supervision – has achieved productivity gains of up to 60 per cent in a testing phase. This initiative arose in […]
ZOO Digital, a provider of localisation and media services such as subtitling, translation, dubbing and scripting, has published its white paper on Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving an insight into how the revolutionary technology is bringing transformation in its market. The paper examines the fundamental questions of: · Can AI replace humans? · What are the […]
Giant Worldwide has introduced new Subtitling Services, in addition to its full suite of post-production offerings. By enhancing its Subtitling, Closed Captioning, and SDH offerings [Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing], Giant Worldwide streamlines the process, providing clients with a comprehensive solution, simplifying content distribution. This strategic expansion aligns seamlessly with existing services and highlights […]
Waterloo Road fans with sight or hearing loss will now be able to enjoy all 13 seasons of the show, as every episode has had subtitles, audio description, and sign language added on BBC iPlayer. Waterloo Road initially ran on the BBC between 2006 and 2015, and was a hit on BBC iPlayer when the […]
Ofcom has announced changes to its Access Services Code and associated best practice guidelines, to improve the accessibility of TV and on-demand programmes for UK audiences. Access services include subtitles, signing and audio description. They help people with access needs, including blind and deaf people and those with sight and hearing loss, to understand and […]
Gcore, the edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has announced the public availability of its Gcore Artificial Intelligence Automated Speech Recognition (AI ASR). It seamlessly integrates into Gcore workflows enabling broadcasters, VoD, live streaming, and enterprise content owners to reach new global audiences, enhancing the accessibility of content for those speaking different languages […]
In Asia, unscripted content has always been very popular, notes Netflix — and this is true for the growing slate of reality and variety shows on the streaming platform. In fact, three in four Netflix members in the APAC region tuned in to this genre last year. But for a long time, unscripted shows from […]