Offline Captioning
3-Line Roll-Up
Using a VHS, DVD or video file copy of the program, a captionist prepares a caption file. BCCS will then create a sub-master by sending the caption file while playing the master copy of the program and recording the show and captions onto the closed captioned sub-master.
This type of captioning is typically used for programs that require a fast turnaround time. This type of captioning may also be chosen as a more cost effective alternative to offline captioning.
Timed Roll-Up
Used for pre-taped programming, these captions can be timed to be synchronized with the audio portion of a programme.
Pop-On
Using a SVHS copy of the program, a captionist prepares a caption file, which includes time and placement codes for each caption. The caption file will then be encoded onto the master tape. The time and placement codes determine when and where each caption appears on the screen.
This type of captioning is typically used for movies or documentaries. The offline process is quite labour-intersive.