The subtitling or captioning process starts with creation, using a subtitle or caption preparation software and workstation. Working remotely, operators prepare subtitles and captions using a ‘browse quality’ clip created from digitizing video from tape or transcoded directly from an asset management system or video server.

Subtitles and captions preparation software handle a wide variety of subtitle formats, from Open and Closed Captions to consumer storage mediums such as DVD and Blu-Ray, or repurposed subtitles or captions stored in legacy formats.

Softel has developed Swift™ Create to create and repurpose subtitles and captions.

Swift Create can be used with Swift ReSync™ TiGo to automate the process of timing subtitles to video as they are initially typed or spoken in order to increase productivity and reduce cost.

Swift Create subtitling and captioning software is used by the most prestigious broadcasters, post houses and numerous freelancers and is the most widely deployed subtitle and caption workstation across the globe.