Guides and insights on subtitling, transcription, and video localization.
Practical guides from the Hello8 team on subtitle formats, transcription workflows, translation best practices, and video accessibility. Whether you work in post-production, localization, or content creation, you'll find actionable advice here.
An honest comparison of 6 subtitling services for different use cases. From enterprise studios to independent filmmakers, here's how to choose.
SDH goes beyond regular subtitles with sound effects, speaker identification, and music cues. Learn when SDH is legally required and how to create it.
Manual subtitle review takes 3-4x the video duration. Learn how AI review catches grammar, conjugation, and translation errors with one-click fixes.
CPS determines whether viewers can actually read your subtitles. Learn the standards Netflix, BBC, and broadcasters enforce, and how to check your files before delivery.
Three major regulations now require captions on video content. Here's what organizations need to know about deadlines, standards, and how to comply.
80% of caption users aren't deaf. Captions are a legal requirement, an engagement multiplier, and the baseline for professional video. Here's what every producer needs to know.
ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can't check timing, reading speed, or translation accuracy. Here's what AI chatbots actually miss when you paste subtitles into a chat window.
Learn the key differences between VTT and SRT subtitle files, when to use each format, and how to choose the right one for your project.