How does captioning work with Kaltura?
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Captioning Media with Kaltura
Videos require captions when linked in digital materials, such as Canvas, PowerPoint, or other access points. Captions are a text version of the speech and non-speech audio information in a media file. While captions are necessary for people with hearing impairments, they also benefit other users, such as those learning a new language or those in areas where audio is not accessible.
Adding Captions with Kaltura
- Navigate to My Media in the Canvas Global Navigation menu.
- Click “Add New” and select “Media Upload.”
- Click “Choose a file to upload” and select the necessary video.
- Fill in the desired details, including:
- Name (required)
- Description
- Tags
- Publishing status (must save before changing from Private to Published)
- Click “Go to Media” and wait for the video to finish processing.
- Select “Actions,” then click “Caption & Enrich.”
- Unless you have a request from the Accessibility Resource Center to accommodate a student, leave Service set to Machine (change to professional only if you are directed to by ARC)
- Status will start with “Processing” and change to “Ready” upon completion.
After Kaltura Processes Machine Captions
- Under “Actions,” select “Caption & Enrich.”
- Click the pencil icon next to “Ready.”
- Edit the captions with appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
- Click “Save” after editing your captions.