The world's first software-only solution for creating closed captions with multiple languages direct from NLE. From script to broadcast, UniSay Subtitler now enables a dramatic reduction in time and cost to deliver closed captioning masters for broadcast (Line 21).
Banff, Canada -- June 13, 2004 -- BANFF TV FESTIVAL 2004, (Booth #13)—The worlds first software-only solution for creating closed captions with multiple languages direct from a nonlinear editor (NLE), was announced today by UniSay at Banff TV Festival. UniSay Subtitler now enables a dramatic reduction in time and cost to deliver closed captioning masters for broadcast (Line 21).
Broadcasters typically require programs they purchase to be delivered with embedded captioning, adding significant cost and technical difficulty for content owners. The UniSay solution removes the need for expensive hardware encoders and time required to courier tapes to service providers. Media professionals can now directly create their own captions in-house, allowing for tight control over budgets and deadlines.
Time to market, quality of product, and budget are paramount concerns in postproduction," says William Mutual, UniSay Chairman. By using UniSay Subtitler our clients can hit this mark with five stars. We have also provided tight integration with industry leading script writing software, Final Draft, to optimize production flow between our two solutions."
Frank Colin, Vice President of Product Development for Final Draft added, By partnering with Unisay, we can offer the entertainment industry a streamline solution for creating closed captioning and subtitling using Final Draft script writing software."
To create closed captioning and subtitling with UniSay, editors begin by uploading a transcript and media file to the UniSay online service. (If using Final Draft software, simply export a script report from Final Draft, and then select it as the script format when uploading to UniSay.) After the transcript and media are processed, a new file is automatically created with synchronized dialogue and video. The new file can be opened in the Subtitler client software to fine-tune. Any required language translation can be automatically processed and placed in the timed file, ready for export to closed captioning (or subtitling, including DVD). If multiple languages are needed, it requires only a single export process and is contained in a single file. Editors can then record a closed caption master direct from a standard NLE system.
Pricing and Availability:
UniSays software is currently distributed for use with its online services, which are priced on a per project basis. UniSay solutions can be accessed through the company website at: (www.unisay.com).
About UniSay:
UniSay develops innovative software and automated online services for postproduction, broadcasting and animation industries. UniSay solutions are based on seven patent pending technologies including advanced application of the MPEG-7 standard for audio processing.
North American operations are located in Vancouver, Canada, and the Companys Asian headquarters are based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More information about the company is available at: (www.unisay.com).
About Final Draft:
Final Draft, Inc. was founded in 1991 to develop a scriptwriting program that allows the writer to concentrate on the creative process and not on Hollywood's stringent formatting rules. Since then, Final Draft has become the Hollywood professional's choice and the world's #1-selling scriptwriting program. As technology changes, the company continues to evolve and adapt its products. Final Draft won the 2000 Golden Satellite Award for Best Interactive CD-ROM.
Final Draft is the software of choice of such industry giants as Alan Ball, Tom Hanks, Oliver Stone, J.J. Abrams and Michael Bay. Television shows such as The Sopranos, The West Wing, Band of Brothers, Sex and the City, and Six Feet Under, feature films such as Titanic, Forrest Gump and any of the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and recent James Bond movies are all the results of scripts written with Final Draft.
Final Draft, Inc. also publishes Final Draft AV, the only dedicated multi-column script processor specifically designed for writing commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, presentations, DV shorts, etc.
UniSay, and UniSay Subtitler are registered trademarks of UniSay International, Ltd. Other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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