Aberdeen Closed Captioning

NLEdirect

NLEdirect uses a patented technology to save money and time through closed captioning directly onto your editing system.

BENEFITS:

• No generation loss...first generation CC master tape
• No shipping tapes...saves money and time
• Reduced turnaround time...more control

HOW IT WORKS:

• You create a small digital video file and post it to our FTP site. We use the digital video to do all the captioning work (transcript, placing text on screen around graphics, synching text to spoken word, etc.) We then create a black CC video file and e-mail the file to you. You add the black CC video file to your project in your NLE system just like any other video.
• You crop the black CC video so only the top few lines of video are present (captioning data) allowing your video to be seen.
• You lay the program to tape with closed captions included.

WHAT MAKES IT WORK:

The black CC video file contains captioning data in line/row 0, 1 or 2.

When editing in standard definition (486 lines), the first six lines are for video data. When dumping the video to tape, your video must go through a video card or box--not firewire. This video card or box takes the information from line/row 0, 1 or 2 and places it into line 21 for closed captions. Your video card or box acts as an encoder. You will need to let us know your specific card or box (AJA Kona, BlackMagic, Matrox, AVID etc.) in order to determine the correct settings for the black CC video file we create. Each card handles the data in the first six lines differently.

Please call us to discuss in more detail and to obtain a test file. If you like having complete control over your process, NLEdirect is for you!

From Our Clients

“The use of Aberdeen’s NLEdirect technology enables us to turn projects more quickly with no generation loss and no need for external equipment.  Aberdeen’s NLEdirect Captioning is the way to go!”
    Henry Alconz
    Media Supervisor
    Somebody Loves You Crusades
    Calvary Chapel Golden Springs