Faculty & Staff: How to Caption Videos in Canvas Studio

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Last updated: Aug 07, 2024 by Aeoleon Bryant
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Captioning your videos in Canvas Studio is essential for providing equal access to all students. While captions generated by the system are not perfect and can struggle with technical terms, they are a good starting point. Reviewing and editing your captions is necessary to ensure accuracy and compliance with accessibility laws, which require at least 99% accuracy. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to caption your videos in Canvas Studio.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Locate Media

  • Access Your Media: Log in to your Canvas Studio account.

  • Find the Video: Navigate to the media you want to caption. You can find specific media by:

    • Using the My Uploads menu.

    • Typing the media name into the search field.

2. Open Media

  • Hover Over Video: Move your cursor over the desired video.

  • Play Video: Click on the Play button that appears.

3. Add Captions

  • Access Captions Tab: Click the Captions tab located beneath the video.

4. Generate Captions

  • Choose Language: Select the spoken language of your video from the dropdown menu.

  • Request Captions: Click the Request button to start generating captions.

5. View Captions

  • Access Caption File: Once processed, your caption file will appear in the Manage Captions section.

6. View Caption Options

  • Open Options: Click the Options icon to view additional settings.

  • Edit Captions: Click the Edit link to review and modify the auto-generated captions. The video will pause automatically while you make edits.

    Additional options include:

    • Download: Save a copy of the caption file.

    • Replace: Upload a new caption file.

    • Delete: Remove the caption file.

7. Review and Publish Captions

  • Review Captions: Carefully review the generated captions to ensure accuracy.

  • Publish: Click the Publish button to finalize your captions. Any edits made after publishing will be saved automatically.

Additional Information

  • Editing Tips: Pay special attention to technical terms and uncommon words that the system might not recognize.

  • Compliance: Ensure your captions meet accessibility standards by checking their accuracy thoroughly.

  • Help and Support: If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please contact the Technical Service Desk by submitting a ticket at help.fscj.edu.

By following these steps, you can efficiently caption your videos in Canvas Studio, making them accessible to all students.