Add Captions to WPTV Videos

Function: Promote
Type: Task
Level: Beginner

Help make WordPress.tv videos accessible to a wider audience by adding captions or translating existing subtitles. You’ll pick a video, caption it using Amara.org, and submit it for review.

Before you start

Complete the common setup first, then:

Setup: Create a free account on Amara.org.
Read: Read through the captioning guide on WordPress.tv — this covers the full process from start to finish.
Connect: Join #wptv on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ and introduce yourself.

Steps

Find a video that needs captions. Browse WordPress.tv and look for videos that show “Subtitle this video ” in the sidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. under Subtitles. Latest videos are a good place to start.
Caption the video by following the captioning guide. The guide walks through using Amara.org to add captions or translate existing subtitles.
Upload your caption file to the video’s page on WordPress.tv by clicking “Subtitle this video” in the sidebar. The captioning guide covers this step in detail.
Post in #wptv that you’ve submitted captions, including a link to the video. This helps moderators find your submission and lets you get feedback if anything needs fixing — especially encoding issues that can occur with non-English subtitles.