These guys can provide a a wide variety of captions files, everything from qt files with the caption data on line 21 to all the web formats - YouTube, Flash, Google Video, etc.
They can also provide .asc file that you can use with the MacCaption software and create your own QT files.
jamie
On Mar 30, 2010, at 4:24 PM, RT wrote:
> True. They only use SD encoders. Most of our "local" programs are
> excluded from captioning right now. The ones that do it don't get
> broadcast in HD anyway.
>
> Regarding the "Frugal" method, I imagine a rendered quicktime track from
> a CC service could be used in place of the phone setup /beta dub/
> recapture method.
>
> Anyone doing this? In SD, would it not negate the nead for the $6K
> encoder?
>
> RT
>
> Terence Curren wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> That method would only work in SD where the CC shows up in the picture
>> area. The problems all started with HD where the CC info is buried in
>> Ancillary data.
>>
>> Adrenaline and I believe the DX box allows you to capture the CC
>> ancillary data with your video. However, you have no access to it. You
>> can't modify the video in any way or else you lose that data. It is
>> virtually useless for any workflow other than capture and spit back
>> out. I guess it's good for one deck cloning?
>>
>> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>, RT
>> <huipro@...> wrote:
>>>
>>> And the BlackMagic cards too, from what I have read.
>>>
>>> There appear to be many ways to skin a caption. Hiring a pro would be
>>> my preference.
>>>
>>> Avid's subcap generator, though intended for open captions, can create
>>> and export binary EBU N19 (or Avid DS) caption files that
>>> "theoretically" can be used with the caption software used to drive
>>> video encoding boxes like EEG, Evertz, Link and Electronics. Or
>>> possibly for software only encoding. However, I have to say, I HAVE
>>> NEVER RUN INTO ANYONE WHO ACTUALLY USES SUBCAP AND METASYNC FOR THIS.
>>>
>>> As far as the frugal routes go, some folks I know with Adrenalines do
>>> something like this:
>>> Export your audio track as a quicktime or .wav file. (Optional)
>>> Email or FTP it to a transcriptionist in India or Alaska or wherever.
>>> Set up an encoding session with them on the phone
>>> Use one phone line to send program audio to them, and another for
>>> them to send a modem data feed to your encoder.
>>> Press play and let them create and send the text live (they can also
>>> trigger text from the pre made transcription) - pray that they keep up
>>> Record the encoded video output to digibeta or beta.
>>> Hang up (very important) and capture this videotape into your avid,
>>> preserving the CC.
>>> Put this segment on the top video track and wipe just the "Non
>>> visible" lines over your pristine master video track.
>>> Output this sequence to a master tape or station dub.
>>>
>>> Does this make sense as described? It can be done pretty quickly and
>>> pretty accurately, especially when the text files are prepped.
>>>
>>> You still need to have an encoder and you won't get any of the nuances
>>> of timing you can get with a tightly authored software package, but you
>>> save bucks and get to the family more.
>>>
>>> Anxious to hear what CC solutions you folks like after NAB.
>>>
>>> RT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Terence Curren wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> FCP 7 can do it with a Kona 3 card.
>>>>
>>>> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>
>> <mailto:Avid-L2%40yahoogroups.com>,
>>>> Rick <a_pmb_fan@> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I have someone who was told by a well trusted friend that yes
>>>> absolutely, Avid can create it's own captioning from a caption file
>>>> now. I haven't missed something here have I?
>>>>>
>>>>> I told him Marquee can do open captions, but not closed.
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW he was also told that FCP can do it as well. I worked on MC
>>>> 3.5.9 and FCP 7 today and didn't notice anything new in those areas.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Rick Emery
>>>>> www.rickemery.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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