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David Mbugua

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Today, the internet has become ubiquitous and many people want to earn a living working from the convenience of their home. Getting Started with Video Captioning endeavors to teach you the basics of video captioning with the aim of offering career skills in captioning that can enable you to caption your videos easily and fast, work as a contractor on either a full time or a part time basis within the comfort of your home. The course will endeavor to introduce captioning, ways of improving the reach of your videos, as well as improving methods used to improve the ranking of videos on search engines.

In this course, I will introduce you to Video Captioning, to help you improve the reach of your videos, to help you influence video ranking in search engines and help make videos more accessible.

Learn what captioning is, caption formats that are commonly used and then dive into a step by step approach of captioning videos using various tools.

Learn the essential skills require to work as a video captioning expert

Introduction to captioning

Captioning formats

Captioning video using YouTube

Captioning using Camtasia

Advancing your career in a crowded online environment

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • You'll learn what captioning is and why it is important.
  • How to prepare transcripts for captioning
  • How to subtitle and caption videos using free and paid application
  • How to prepare open captions and applicable scenarios.
  • The types of jobs, how much to charge and where to get the captioning jobs

Syllabus

Introduction to Video Captioning
Overview
What is Captioning
Why are Captions Important
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Common Caption Formats
Overview of Caption Formats
Commonly used Caption Formats
The Captioning Process
In this section, we're going to learn how to transcribe audio and video files manually and automatically.
How to Prepare Your Transcript For Captioning - Manually
How to Automatically Prepare your Transcript - Method 1
How to Automatically Prepare your Transcript - Method 2
Captioning Videos: Method 1
Touring the Captioning Interface
Manually Captioning Videos
Automatically Captioning Videos
Captioning Videos From a Transcript
Exporting Caption Files
By the end of this section, you will know how to caption Videos Using one of the best Online tools, YouTube.
Captioning Videos from a Script
Exporting Captions
Captioning Videos: Method 3
Overview and Installation
Key Features and Benefits (Why I love this Captioning Software)
How to Export Captions
How to Caption Videos from an Automatically Prepared Transcript
In this section, we will take a look at some pricey captioning softwares that I believe are worth the money and if you have the money, you can purchase and they will improve your captioning proces
Other Captioning Softwares in the Market
In this section, I'm going to show you why open captions are important and the tools to use to prepare Open Captions.
Open Captions - The Overview
Producing Open Captions: Method 1
At the end of this section, you will be able to convert one caption file to different formats
How to Convert Captions - The Why
How to Convert Captions to Different Formats - The How
How to Convert Captions to Plain Text or Transcripts
Recap - How and Why to Convert Captions
By the end of this section, you will have learnt the different types of captioning jobs that are available, how to get captioning work and how to charge for your services. Enjoy!
Overview - Captioning Jobs
What Kind of Captioning Jobs are Available
Where to Get Captioning Jobs

In this video, I will show you how to set up Subtitle Edit to conform to the recommended settings set required for captioners on GoTranscript.

How Much to Charge for Captioning

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explains why captioning is essential for videos to be widely accessibles
Shows you how to prepare open captions and discusses when to use them
Provides hands-on demonstrations of captioning videos using a variety of tools and methods
Discusses various types of captioning jobs and guides you on how to get started
Covers the use of free and paid tools for captioning videos
Provides tips and tricks for using YouTube for video captioning

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Getting Started with Video Captioning with these activities:
Attend a Captioning Industry Event
Expand your knowledge and connections by attending an industry event focused on captioning.
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  • Research upcoming captioning industry events.
  • Register for an event that aligns with your interests.
  • Attend the event and engage with professionals in the field.
Practice Captioning Videos Manually
Reinforce your understanding of captioning techniques by manually captioning videos.
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  • Select a short video clip.
  • Transcribe the audio in the video manually.
  • Create captions based on your transcription.
Form a Study Group with Fellow Captioning Students
Gain diverse perspectives and enhance your learning by forming a study group with other captioning students.
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  • Reach out to classmates or fellow students and express your interest in forming a study group.
  • Establish a regular meeting schedule and determine the topics to be covered.
  • Actively participate in discussions, share knowledge, and support each other's learning.
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Attend a Workshop on Advanced Captioning Techniques
Further enhance your captioning skills by attending an intensive workshop led by experienced professionals.
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  • Research and identify workshops that focus on advanced captioning techniques.
  • Register for a workshop that meets your needs.
  • Attend the workshop and actively participate in exercises and discussions.
Contribute to an Open-Source Captioning Project
Enhance your understanding of captioning technologies and contribute to the community by participating in an open-source project.
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  • Identify an open-source captioning project that aligns with your interests.
  • Review the project's documentation and codebase.
  • Identify an area where you can contribute, such as bug fixing or feature development.
  • Submit a pull request with your contributions.
Create a Video with Captions
Solidify your understanding of captioning by creating your own video with well-crafted captions.
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  • Plan the content and storyboard for your video.
  • Record the video.
  • Create captions for the video.
  • Upload and publish the video with captions.
Participate in a Captioning Contest
Test and refine your captioning abilities by participating in a competitive contest.
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  • Identify a captioning contest that matches your skills and interests.
  • Read the contest guidelines and prepare your submission.
  • Submit your entry and wait for the results.

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