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Catch our latest webinar recording and recap: Amplify Your Events with Accessibility

  • 5 September 2024
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Catch our latest webinar recording and recap: Amplify Your Events with Accessibility

Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar ‘From Live to On-Demand: Amplify Your Event with Accessibility’! The session recording along with the deck can be found below.

Main Learnings

  • Inclusion and Accessibility as Priorities: It's essential to consider the benefits of prioritizing inclusion and accessibility in your event planning. This involves understanding the opportunity costs and the impact on the overall experience for all attendees.
  • Compliance and Legal Considerations: Accessibility isn't just about inclusivity; it's also about adhering to legal and compliance standards , like the ADA and WCAG. Ensuring your event complies with these can protect your brand and audience. Check out 
  • Importance of Accurate Captioning: Accurate captions are crucial for accessibility, especially in live events. Professional captioning may be necessary, particularly for content requiring high precision, like technical or industry specific events.
  • Post-Event Engagement and Content Repurposing: After the event, it's vital to provide a way for attendees to review and engage with the content. Consider using branded video portals and ensure your post-event content is accurate and accessible for continued engagement.

You can find Q&A from the session in comment below. Feel free to post your questions in the comment section. Click here to learn more and request a demo. 

 

Appendix: 2024 State of ASR Report by 3Play Media

 

 

 

Q1: How to Generate a Transcript with Brightcove?

A1: Use the 3Play Media integration with Brightcove. For live events, captions can be automatically generated via 3Play’s Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) or manually through a live captioner. Captions can be displayed on a second screen or within the video stream.

For VOD (Video on Demand): Upload content to Brightcove, tag it for the desired language, and captions are generated through ASR or with human input. The process is automated, and approved captions appear automatically on the video page.

Q2:Difference Between Captions, Subtitles, and Transcripts:

A2:

  • Transcripts are a log of all spoken words in a video, often without timing, and usually delivered as a PDF or Word document.
  • Captions assume the viewer cannot hear the video and include speaker identification and sound descriptions.
  • Subtitles are for viewers who can hear but don’t understand the language, often involving translation.

Q3: How to Ensure Accessibility Compliance Across Regions?

A3: Compliance standards are self-determined based on the region. Customers often use multiple streams to meet regional requirements. For stringent regions, consider delivering content as VOD or simulated live sessions to ensure compliance.

Consult with your accessibility vendor for guidance on regional laws, though final responsibility lies with the customer's legal department.

Q4: How can I improve the Accuracy of Live Captions:

A4: Preparation is key. Providing a word list and speaker names to the captioner can help improve accuracy. This preparation also helps with Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems, which can be tuned to correct specific phrases and formatting issues.

Example of preparation success: Accurate spelling of speaker names in captions during the session due to pre-event preparation.

 

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