How to Add Closed Captions to an MP4 Video

TL;DR

To add closed captions to an MP4 video, first download the video and its corresponding SRT caption file. Then, use Handbrake to combine them by adding the SRT file as a subtitle track and selecting the 'burn in' option, which integrates the captions directly into the video. The final output is an MP4 with embedded captions that can be shared easily across different platforms.

Transcript

hello i'm james clark from the department of physiology at king's college london and in this short video i'm going to show you how you can download and combine a video and closed captions into a single video file with those closed captions burnt onto the video this means that the mp4 you will produce will have the closed captions incorporated in th... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Closed captions embedded in video files enhance accessibility for individuals who are hearing-impaired.
• 😚 Kaltura provides options to generate and download closed captions for videos.
• 😚 Handbrake is a software that enables users to combine closed captions with videos and create a new file with embedded captions.
• 😚 Downloaded closed captions are typically in SRT format, which is an industry standard.
• 😚 Handbrake offers customizable settings to ensure the correct placement and appearance of closed captions in the final video.
• 😚 The process of burning closed captions onto a video using Handbrake may take some time, depending on the computer's processing speed.
• 😚 Having closed captions burnt into a video file allows for easy distribution and accessibility across different platforms.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is it important to have closed captions burned onto a video?

Having closed captions burned onto a video ensures that recipients can view the captions regardless of the platform they use. This increases accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments.

Q: How can I download closed captions from a video on Kaltura?

To download closed captions from a Kaltura video, click on "Actions" below the video, choose "Edit," and then select "Captions." From there, you can download the closed captions in SRT format.

Q: How can I download a video from Kaltura?

To download a video from Kaltura, go to the "Downloads" section, choose the desired video format, and click "Save." Then, go to the "Download" tab, select the file you wish to download, and click "Download."

Q: What software can I use to combine closed captions with a video?

The tutorial suggests using the software Handbrake to combine closed captions with a video. Handbrake allows you to add external subtitle tracks and burn the captions onto the video.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• James Clark explains how to download closed captions and a video from a media account.

• He demonstrates the process of combining the closed captions and video using software called Handbrake.

• The final result is a new video file with embedded closed captions.