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Captions

Closed Caption File Guide for Videos: YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix, and More

Closed caption file formats can impact whether your videos are viewable, even when viewers can't turn up the volume. By using the right file format for every site — including Netflix, YouTube, Vimeo, and other popular sites — you can reach and appeal to a wider audience of viewers.

Rev Press
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March 20, 2021
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Speech to Text Technology

Build Speech-To-Text API Into Your Applications: Easy How to Guide

A speech-to-text API lets you integrate an ASR engine into your application with direct, automated access to transcription services.

Austin Canary
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March 17, 2021
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Captions

Best Open Caption Font Sizes For Videos on Social Media

Here are the best open caption font sizes for different viewing devices like phones, computers, TVs, and movie screens.

Austin Canary
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March 15, 2021
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Media & Entertainment

How to Make an Awesome Movie Trailer for Documentary Films

Learn how to make a great movie trailer for your documentary film, and how Rev's services can help you reach a wider audience.

Austin Canary
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March 7, 2021
What is Speaker Diarization
Automated Transcription

What Is Speaker Diarization? (How It Works With Real-Life Examples)

Discover what speaker diarization is and how it separates voices in an audio file for clearer, more accurate transcription.

Rev Press
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March 4, 2021
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Captions

What is the Best Closed Captioning Software?

Closed captioning software makes video content accessible and lets you reach a broad audience. Find the best captioning software for your needs in 2021.

Austin Canary
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March 2, 2021
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Holidays

Celebrating Black History Month by Spotlighting Black Creators on YouTube

Black History Month highlights Black voices. Here are 20 Black YouTube voices you need to follow.

Rev Press
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February 17, 2021
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Captions

How to Add Captions & Subtitles to Twitter Video Content

Step-by-step instructions for transcribing and adding open captions and subtitles for videos you want to post on Twitter.

Anna Rachel Rich
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February 14, 2021
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Productivity

How to Transcribe an Interview Yourself: Get Topnotch Interview Transcripts

Transcribing an interview? Follow these steps to capture every detail accurately. Learn best practices from audio prep to final proofreading from experts at Rev.

Rev Press
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February 11, 2021
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Accessibility

Top 5 Bad Habits of Ineffective Zoom Callers

We've all spent enough time working remotely to develop some bad Zoom habits. Here's our (judgement free!) breakdown of 5 common foibles.

Guv Callahan
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February 8, 2021
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Media & Entertainment

How to Edit YouTube Videos on a Budget

Learn how to edit YouTube videos with free and low-cost tools, plus practical tips for trimming footage, improving pacing, and adding captions.

Rev Press
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February 1, 2021
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Accessibility

All You Need to Know: Web Accessibility Laws in Canada

What’s required to meet accessibility standards in Canada? Here’s everything you need to know to avoid accessibility violations.

Rev Press
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January 30, 2021

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