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MacCaption/CaptionMaker (Various Editions)

Screenshot of MacCaption/CaptionMaker. On the left, a livestream video plays. On the right, there is a panel with various text input boxes.
Model: 
Desktop Edition, Pro Edition, and Enterprise Edition
Manufacturer Name: 
Telestream

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Product Description: 

MacCaption, or CaptionMaker for Windows, is a transcription and caption-editing software program. It offers a subscription-based cloud speech-to-text service and advanced editing features for closed captioning.

Desktop Edition

Features auto-transcription in over 100 languages, iTunes export, basic DVD subtitling options, and streaming video compatibility. This edition is suitable for corporate, individual, or government entities, as well as houses of worship. 

Pro Edition

This edition is suitable for caption service providers or TV networks and features additional capabilities, such as advanced DVD/BluRay subtitling, live captioning, and more.  

Enterprise Edition

The most advanced edition, which is suitable for major networks and media providers. It features additional batch processing and scripting/external control abilities. 

Main Features: 

These features are common to all versions:

  • Auto-transcription:
    • Text and timing populate directly to the captioning project.
    • Review text results as they are received along with the video.
    • Quickly edit text results with new custom keystrokes.
    • Automatically loop video while reviewing text results.
    • The video can be indexed for keyword searches.
  • Use existing video editing systems, capture cards, and video servers.
  • Convert captions to subtitles and webcast formats.
  • Convert the video frame rate and timing of captions or subtitles.
  • Batch encode closed captions to various video deliverables.
  • Output Caption and Subtitle files to Vantage for DVB Teletext, DVB Subtitles, and video transcoding with CEA-608 and 708 to various media formats.
  • Prepare captions and subtitles in various resolutions and frame rates including 4K, UHD, and 23.98 fps.
  • Fix, troubleshoot, and legalize problematic caption file formats such as SCC.
  • E-Captioning Engine:
    • Encode subtitles and captions to various file formats.
    • Export subtitle and caption data to video editing systems.
    • Embed captions and subtitles into OTT Web and mobile content.
    • Extract caption and subtitle data from video files or live feeds.
    • Email captions and subtitle files to your clients.
    • Edit captions and subtitles in a non-linear interface with batch conversion and automated workflows.
    • Enhance the closed captions and subtitles with true CEA-708 and OP-47/OP-42 Teletext features.
    • Expand the potential viewing audience with captions and subtitles in an international market.
  • Captioning and subtitling for file-based workflows, OTT web, and mobile, NLEs, assembly and media management, live broadcast and webcast, DVD and Blu-Ray.
  • Automatic time stamping.

Primary Specifications: 

These specifications are common to all versions:

  • Requires:
    • 2GB RAM.
    • 5GB free hard disk space.
    • QuickTime Player 7.6 or later.

MacCaption includes these specifications:

  • Compatible with Mac OS.
  • Supported Operating Systems:
    • OS X 10.11 (El Capitan).
    • Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra).
    • Mac OS 10.13 (High Sierra).

CaptionMaker includes these specifications:

  • Compatible with Windows.
  • Supported Operating Systems:
    • Windows 7 (32/64-bit).
    • Windows 8 and 8.1 (32/64-bit).
    • Windows 10 (64-bit).
    • Windows Server 2008, 2012 R2 and 2016.
    • Note: "Desktop Experience" must be installed. A web browser must be installed when using Windows Server 2016.

More Information: 

See Manufacturer's website about all three editions of MacCaption and CaptionMaker.