How does captioning work with Kaltura?
Answer
This article will cover what type of captions can be requested and the procedure to request them.
Do I have to add captions to my video recordings?
The answer is situation-specific. You may fit into one of the scenarios below:
- You have a student who requires captions as an accommodation; therefore, you are legally required to request professional captioning for maximum accuracy. If you are unsure, contact the Accessibility Resource Center for guidance.
- You have a student who does not qualify for captions as an accommodation but has requested captioning. You can request machine captions.
- You do not have students who qualify for accommodation nor has anyone requested captions. Captions improve comprehension and benefit those working in a noisy environment, English language learners, and those with low literacy skills. Machine captions would enhance video presentation.
- You are playing a commercial video from Media Services. Reach out to Media Services to see if the vendor can supply captioning.