Providing accessible content isn't just about compliance; it’s about ensuring every member of your team can engage with your training materials, regardless of whether they are hard of hearing or working in a noise-sensitive environment.
This guide outlines how to use the new accessibility features in Motimate to upload subtitles for videos and transcripts for podcasts 💬
1. Key Features for Admins
As an editor or admin, you now have the tools to ensure your media content is inclusive. The platform supports:
Video Subtitles:
Upload timestamped files to synchronize dialogue with visual content.
Audio Transcripts:
Provide text descriptions (transcripts) for podcast blocks so users can read what they cannot hear.
Multi-Language Support:
Upload unique subtitle/transcript files for every language supported in your Moti.
2. How to Upload Subtitles & Transcripts
When you add or edit a Video or Podcast content block, follow these steps:
For Video Content Blocks
Upload your Video:
Add your video file as usual.
Access the Subtitle Interface:
Look for the new subtitle upload section within the content block settings.
Upload Subtitle Files:
Select your subtitle file (ensure it includes timestamps for proper synchronization).
Confirm Upload:
You will receive a confirmation message once the file is successfully saved and associated with the video. If there is an issue with the file format or connection, an error message will appear to guide you.
For Podcast (Audio) Content Blocks
Upload your Audio:
Add your podcast file.
Upload Transcript/Description:
Use the dedicated "Audio Description" upload field.
Language Specification:
If your Moti is available in multiple languages, you can upload a specific transcript file for each language version to ensure all users have the correct translation.
3. Requirements & Best Practices
Format:
Ensure your video subtitles include timestamps. This ensures that the text appears on the screen exactly when the words are spoken.
Language Matching:
Always verify that the subtitle file matches the language toggle you have selected in the editor.
Legibility:
Before publishing, preview your video to ensure the subtitles are legible against the video background.
Verification:
Always look for the "Successfully Saved" confirmation to ensure the accessibility files are linked to the media correctly.
4. Why This Matters
By taking the extra step to upload these files, you enable the following for your users:
Toggle Controls:
Users can easily turn subtitles on or off depending on their needs.
Synchronized Learning: Deaf or hard-of-hearing users can follow along in real-time with the dialogue.
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