Subtitling and Captioning Application Notes

Simplify Caption and Subtitle Processing with Softel Swift™ vTX and Omneon Systems
This solution brief explains how to automate the addition of subtitle and caption data to Omneon systems in order to reduce the cost and complexity of the broadcast chain and describes how to archive video and multi-language caption data in a single asset.

Grass Valley K2 Summit/Solo
This application note outlines how Grass Valley K2 storage and playout technology can be combined with Softel subtitling and closed captioning software products to simplify complex workflows.

Simplifying Subtitle Workflows Through Integration
This application note describes the integration of Harris Invenio® digital asset management and NEXIO AMP® servers with Softel Swift™ Create and Swift™ vTX technology.

Subtitling and Closed Captioning with SeaChange Broadcast servers
This application note describes how Softel and SeaChange have tightly combined their solutions to deliver subtitle and closed caption processes that seamlessly integrate to deliver reduced complexity and enhanced productivity.

Broadcast Multi-format Subtitles and Captions with Swift TX
This application note describes how broadcasters can transmit multi-format subtitles using Softel’s Swift TX subtitle & caption transmission solution. It explores various delivery methods and explains how Swift TX can be configured in relation to timecode and automation.

Synchronizing incoming DVB subtitles to re-encoded video streams at turn-around digital broadcast sites
This application note describes how broadcasters can preserve subtitle data and ensure accuracy of timing when re-encoding transport streams.

Simplify Multi-language Subtitle and Caption Encoding with Swift vTX and MultiText
This application note explores how to gain business and operational advantages when binding subtitle and caption content to video files in complex next-generation workflows encompassing multi-format, multi-language and multi-platform broadcast playout.

Automate Subtitle and Caption Delivery with ScheduleSmart
This application note explores caption and subtitling playout challenges in modern workflows and explains how they can be met using Softel’s ScheduleSmart technology and Swift playout systems to deliver optimum efficiency and reliability.

Archive Subtitle and Caption Assets with Swift Archive
This application note describes how the Softel Subtitle Archive Solution can convert a disparate collection of media assets into a managed asset repository that is rich in metadata and easy to store, find, retrieve and repurpose.