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The previous page introduced the interface of a video editing software that can be used for captioning video, Windows Media On-Demand Producer (WMODP).

Note: The WMODP software only works with the Windows operating system and the video formats of .AVI (Audio Video Interlaced) or .WAV files.

This page discusses some techniques specific to using Windows Media On-Demand Producer (WMODP) for captioning including:

Note: Before getting into the details of the captioning capabilities, you should be familiar with the Interface of Windows Media On-Demand Producer (WMODP). It is also advisable to read this page and the next page, Saving in WMODP, before doing the Lab: WMODP.

Commands

Basically, commands allow you to have something happen at a given time in the video. Windows Media On-Demand Producer (WMODP) uses commands to create closed-captioning. By default, the command used for captioning is denoted as "URL: Command n" (where n equals the number of the order that the command was inserted). Commands are displayed in an area called the "command row", which is located immediately below the timeline (see Image 10).

Note: A command can be used for other actions (usually involving some kind of script to process), but this module only addresses using commands for captioning.

Description of Image 10: Inserting command into the timeline

When inserting commands, it is recommended to read the transcript as the video plays and insert a command at the beginning of each sentence. This creates timings that are closest to those occurring in the video and have less likelihood of needing to be adjusted later in the captioning process.

To insert commands, there are two options:

  1. Use the 'C' key:
    1. Place your cursor in the timeline window.
      Note: You need to have the cursor in the timeline for this key to take effect. Otherwise, because this command is a URL command, an attempt to change the address of the web browser you are in will occur.
    2. Start playing the video.
    3. Following along with the transcript as the video plays, select the 'C' key at the beginning of each sentence.
       
  2. Or to insert commands, use the 'C' button in the lower-left of the timeline (directly below the 'M' button):
    1. Start playing the video.
    2. Following along with the transcript as the video plays, select the 'C' button at the beginning of each sentence.

After being inserted, commands can be edited, moved or deleted. Editing of commands occurs within the 'Script Command Properties' dialog box, which contains the four properties that comprise a command (see Image 11):


Description of Image 11: 'Script Command Properties' dialog box

Some important aspects to know about the command properties are:

To edit a command, there are two options:

  1. In the command row of the timeline:
    1. Right-click on the command to be edited.
    2. Select 'Edit.'
    3. The 'Script Command Properties' dialog box now appears. As needed, change the parameter, time, type, and comment.
    4. Select 'OK' to save any changes to the command properties.
       
  2. Or to edit a command, use the 'Edit' menu:
    1. Go to the 'Edit' menu and select 'Commands.'
    2. The 'Edit Commands' dialog box now appears with a list of all commands that have been created for this video file.
    3. Select the command to be edited and then select the 'Edit' button.
    4. The 'Script Command Properties' dialog box now appears. Make any changes to parameter, time, type, and comment.
    5. Select 'OK' to save any changes to the command and close the 'Script Command Properties' dialog box.
    6. You are returned to the 'Edit Commands' dialog box. As needed, select other commands to be edited and repeat steps 3-5.
    7. When no more commands need to be edited, select 'OK' to close the 'Edit Commands' dialog box.

To move a command:

  1. Select the command to be moved in the timeline.
  2. Drag the command left or right to set the point in the video where the command should occur. As you move the command, two references are provided that reflect where the command is being set:
    • Above the timeline and audiometer in the left side of the project window, the current frame of video for that particular time is displayed and identified.
    • Below the timeline in the bottom-right corner of the project window, a time meter identifies the current time in the video.
Note: Moving a command has the effect of fast-forwarding or rewinding video and is good for commands that need to be precise.

To delete a command, there are two options:

  1. In the command row of the timeline:
    1. Right-click on the command to be deleted.
    2. Select 'Remove.'
       
  2. Or to delete a command, use the 'Edit' menu.
    1. Go to the 'Edit' menu and select 'Commands.'
    2. The 'Edit Commands' dialog box now appears with a list of all commands that have been created for this video file.
    3. Select the command to be deleted and then select the 'Remove' button.
    4. As needed, select other commands to be deleted and repeat steps 2-3.
    5. When no more commands need to be deleted, select 'OK' to close the 'Edit Commands' dialog box.

Markers

Windows Media On-Demand Producer features the ability to indicate the beginning of a sequence of scenes such as a fight or a topic in a recorded PowerPoint presentation, by inserting markers in the video. This allows the user to skip directly to designated points of interest or focus instead of having to constantly fast-forward and rewind.

Note: Markers are an important accessibility feature for individuals with learning disabilities but are also beneficial to all users.

To insert markers, there are two options:

  1. Use the 'M' key.
    1. Place your cursor in the timeline window.
      Note: You need to have the cursor in the timeline for this key to take effect.
    2. Start playing the video.
    3. Following along with the transcript as the video plays, select the 'M' key when a new sequence or topic is presented.
       
  2. Or to insert markers, use the 'M' button in the lower-left of the timeline (directly above the 'C' button).
    1. Start playing the video.
    2. Following along with the transcript as the video plays, select the 'M' button when a new sequence or topic is presented.

After being inserted, markers can be edited, moved or deleted. Editing of markers occurs within the 'Marker Properties' dialog box, which contains the three properties that comprise a marker:

Some important aspects to know about the marker properties are:

To edit a marker, there are two options:

  1. In the markers row of the timeline:
    1. Right-click on the marker to be edited.
    2. Select 'Edit.'
    3. The 'Marker Properties' dialog box now appears. As needed, change the name, time, and comment.
    4. Select 'OK' to save any changes to the marker properties.
       
  2. Or to edit a marker, use the 'Edit' menu:
    1. Go to the 'Edit' menu and select 'Markers.'
    2. The 'Edit Markers' dialog box now appears with a list of all markers that have been created for this video file (see Image 12).

      Description of Image 12: 'Edit Marker' dialog box

    3. Select the marker to be edited and then select the 'Edit' button.
    4. The 'Marker Properties' dialog box now appears. Make any changes to name, time, type, and comment.
    5. Select 'OK' to save any changes to the marker and close the 'Marker Properties' dialog box.
    6. You are returned to the 'Edit Markers' dialog box. As needed, select other markers to be edited and repeat steps 3-5.
    7. When no more markers need to be edited, select 'OK' to close the 'Edit Markers' dialog box.

To move a marker:

  1. Select the marker to be moved in the timeline.
  2. Drag the market left or right to set the point in the video where the marker should occur. As you move the marker, two references are provided that reflect where the marker is being set:
    • Above the timeline and audiometer in the left side of the project window, the current frame of video for that particular time is displayed and identified.
    • Below the timeline in the bottom-right corner of the project window, a time meter identifies the current time in the video.
Note: Moving a marker has the effect of fast-forwarding or rewinding video and is good for markers that need to be precise.

To delete a marker, there are two options:

  1. In the markers row of the timeline:
    1. Right-click on the marker to be deleted.
    2. Select 'Remove.'
       
  2. Or to delete a marker, use the 'Edit' menu.
    1. Go to the 'Edit' menu and select 'Markers.'
    2. The 'Edit Markers' dialog box now appears with a list of all markers that have been created for this video file.
    3. Select the marker to be deleted and then select the 'Remove' button.
    4. As needed, select other markers to be deleted and repeat steps 2-3.
    5. When no more markers need to be deleted, select 'OK' to close the 'Edit Markers' dialog box.

The next page discusses saving and publishing a video file that has been captioned using Windows Media On-Demand Producer (WMODP).


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