Caption writers, stenocaptioners, or stenographers, produce real-time transcription of the spoken word, onto a screen.
Using machine shorthand, caption writers are able to keep up with the spoken word. By linking their stenotype machine to a computer, live captions can be streamed to one or more individual computer screens or projected onto a large screen for many viewers.
Live captions can be produced onsite or remotely and streamed via a web link.
Live captioning services are beneficial to individuals, government departments, universities and other institutions wishing to provide as diverse access to information as possible.
Live captioning provides equitable access, and the ability to interact in real-time conversations, to participants who may not hear the spoken word.
Pacific’s live captioning services are particularly welcomed by participants who are deaf or hard of hearing, as these services facilitate more active engagement in activities such as lectures, tutorials, conferences and forums.
university lectures and tutorials
large conferences
other special events
A highly qualified and experienced caption writer attends the event, picks up on contextual cues and provides an immediate transcript. The transcript appears on the screen as scrolling text.
Alternatively, live audio can be accessed by an offsite caption writer, who will stream a transcript back to a screen at the venue, via a secure website, within seconds.
For more information on Pacific Transcription’s Live Captioning Services, including obtaining our Live Captioning rate sheet, please contact us.
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