New standard helps preserve captions on catch-up TV
The official description for the SMPTE ST 2052-1:2010 standard, called Time Text Format (SMPTE-TT) states:
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The official description for the SMPTE ST 2052-1:2010 standard, called Time Text Format (SMPTE-TT) states:
Using the CaptiView system, Top Ryde City is the first Event Cinemas location in NSW to roll out the new technology, allowing patrons to privately view captions with the latest release movies, every day of the week.
The software upgrade allows users to easily create 3D captions, specifying 3D depth for individual captions, and also allows pre-existing caption files to be converted to 3D.
While the technical specification for 3D closed captions is still to be finalised, CPC’s press release notes that, when it is, “MacCaption will be upgradeable to support it”.
The article highlights the benefits of Ai-Live, a project which involves live remote captioning for Deaf or hearing impaired students in the mainstream classroom. The program allows for captions of a regular lesson to be delivered live to a student’s laptop or iPad, ensuring that they are gaining the information presented by their teacher on an equivalent level to their peers.