Video Editing · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 4: Multi-Platform Content Strategy · Lesson 3 of 4

Accessibility Across Platforms

Make every version accessible.

In this lesson you will

  • Add accurate captions to every version
  • Consider audio description and translations

Key concepts

captionsburned-in vs caption filesaudio descriptiontranslations

The lesson

Every version needs accurate captions: burned-in for platforms that autoplay without sound, caption files where supported.

Describe important visual information in narration for blind and low-vision viewers where possible.

Translations and subtitles in local languages widen reach.

Step by step

  1. Caption every version.
  2. Check caption accuracy.
  3. Add description where needed.
  4. Plan a translation.

Practice activity

Make the capstone versions accessible.

Expected result: Accessible versions with accurate captions.

Check your understanding

  1. When are burned-in captions useful?

    Show answer

    On platforms that autoplay without sound.

  2. Who benefits from audio description?

    Show answer

    Blind and low-vision viewers.

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