{"id":144,"date":"2026-01-28T12:59:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T17:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/digital-accessibility\/?page_id=144"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:35:57","slug":"videos","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/digital-accessibility\/videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating Accessible Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style>\r\nli.checklist {\r\n  list-style: none;\r\n  padding: 0px 25px 25px 40px; \/* Adjust padding for spacing *\/\r\n  background-image: url(/digital-accessibility/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/144/"http:////www.ramapo.edu/digital-accessibility/wp-content/uploads/sites/404/2026/02/square-check-box-40x40-1.png/");\r\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n  background-position: left top;\r\n  background-size: 25px 25px; \/* Adjust size as needed *\/\r\n  font-size: 1.3em!important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These resources cover both recorded and live streaming video for events and conferences. Both must have automatic captioning when speech is present.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"recordedvideo\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Recorded Video<\/div><div class=\"c_content\"><\/p>\n<h2>Recorded Video Quick Start Guide<\/h2>\n<p>If you record or publish video content, make sure it is accessible before sharing.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Captions Are Required.<\/strong> All recorded videos must include accurate captions.\n<ul>\n<li>Use auto-captions as a starting point only.<\/li>\n<li>Review and correct errors.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure captions are synced with the audio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Rely on Audio Alone. <\/strong>Avoid sharing important information only through speech.\n<ul>\n<li>If something is shown visually (like a button, chart, or slide content), describe it clearly in the audio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make On-Screen Text Readable. <\/strong>If your video includes slides or screen recordings:\n<ul>\n<li>Use large, legible fonts<\/li>\n<li>Ensure strong color contrast<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overcrowded slides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Describe Important Visuals.<\/strong> Briefly explain what the viewer should notice, if you show:\n<ul>\n<li>Charts<\/li>\n<li>Graphs<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrations<\/li>\n<li>On-screen instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide a Transcript (Recommended).<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Transcripts improve accessibility, comprehension, and searchability \u2014 especially for longer or instructional videos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>Recorded Video Courses &amp; Tutorials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Google<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/2734796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Add subtitles &amp; captions in YouTube Studio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/accessibility\/answer\/1372218?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=15146050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Add caption tracks to your video files<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g0bRyKG9LTc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to add captions or subtitles to your video on Vimeo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"livevideo\" class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Live Video (Webinars\/Streaming)<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"272\">If you host or stream a live event (webinar, virtual meeting, or live broadcast), accessibility must be considered during planning \u2014 not after. Use this guide before and during your event.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"318\">Live Video Quick Start Guide<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Provide Live Captions. <\/strong>Whenever possible, enable live captioning (CART or platform-generated captions).\n<ul>\n<li>Confirm captions are turned on before the event begins.<\/li>\n<li>Inform participants that captions are available and how to enable them.<\/li>\n<li>For high-profile or large events, consider professional captioning services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identify Yourself Before Speaking. <\/strong>In larger meetings, say your name before speaking. For example, \u201cThis is Maria from Admissions\u2026\u201d This helps participants who rely on captions or are joining by phone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speak Clearly and at a Moderate Pace.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid talking over others.<\/li>\n<li>Pause between topics.<\/li>\n<li>Mute when not speaking to reduce background noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Describe Important Visual Content.<\/strong> Do not assume everyone can see the screen clearly. Briefly describe what is being shown. Example: \u201cThis slide shows three steps: Apply, Submit Documents, and Confirm Enrollment.\u201d Do this if you show:\n<ul>\n<li>Slides<\/li>\n<li>Charts or graphs<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrations<\/li>\n<li>On-screen text<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Accessible Slides.<\/strong> If presenting slides:\n<ul>\n<li>Use large, readable fonts<\/li>\n<li>Ensure strong color contrast<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overcrowded slides<\/li>\n<li>Limit excessive animations<\/li>\n<li>After the event, share accessible slide files whenever possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid Relying on Color Alone.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not say: \u201cFocus on the items in red.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Instead say: \u201cFocus on the items marked with an asterisk in the second column.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repeat Audience Questions.<\/strong> This helps participants who rely on captions or audio-only access. So, when participants ask questions:\n<ul>\n<li>Repeat the question before answering.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure virtual questions in chat are read aloud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Share Materials in Advance (When Possible). <\/strong>Providing slides or materials ahead of time allows participants using assistive technology to review content at their own pace.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Ramapo\" \/><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"318\">Live Video Courses &amp; Tutorials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/meet\/answer\/15077804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use live captions in Google Meet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/meet\/answer\/12849897?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use Transcripts with Google Meet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/15930243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View video transcripts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/use-live-captions-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-4be2d304-f675-4b57-8347-cbd000a21260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use live captions in Microsoft Teams meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/view-live-transcription-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-dc1a8f23-2e20-4684-885e-2152e06a4a8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View live transcription in Microsoft Teams meetings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Additional Resources<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/100078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manage caption settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/6087602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accessibility for YouTube mobile app<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/15569972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use automatic dubbing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vimeo<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video accessibility at Vimeo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/blog\/post\/accessibility-updates-to-the-vimeo-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What you need to know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These resources cover both recorded and live streaming video for events and conferences. 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