The Closed Captioning Handbook [Paperback]

Gary D. Robson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240805615 | ISBN-13: 978-0240805610 | Publication Date: April 12, 2004 | Edition: 1

This guide will give you the know-how you need to be in compliance with U.S. closed captioning mandates through 2012!

THE CLOSED CAPTIONING HANDBOOK gives you what you need to:

* Understand and comply with captioning laws, including the Telecommunications * * Act and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
* Purchase, understand and use captioning equipment
* Select and hire captioning professionals
* Use captioning for broadcast TV, digital TV, DVD, movie theaters, Internet, streaming media and more
* Design standards-compliant captioning software
* Understand the terminology of captioning, broadcasting and deafness

Captioning laws are varied, complex and fluid. THE CLOSED CAPTIONING HANDBOOK provides implementation timetables, exceptions, and up-to-date information on the latest FCC ruling, along with a historical perspective on the U.S. laws--all explained in a clear, simple language with supporting quotes from government documents.

Closed captioning is infiltrating every aspect of the broadcast industry, and THE CLOSED CAPTIOINING HANDBOOK is the only comprehensive handbook that explains what it is, how it works, and how to use it. A pioneer and leader in the field, Gary Robson is a true evangelist for captioning and accessibility for dead and hard-of-hearing people.

Focal Press is a proud sponsor of www.captioncentral.com, your online resource for articles, news and other resources in closed captioning.

*Teaches American broadcasters what they need to do to comply with the law requiring closed captioning by 2006
*Written by a pioneer in the field
*Complete glossary of terms relating to captioning, broadcasting, deafness, and realtime, as well as appendices of the relevant standards

Editorial Reviews

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"A 'biblical' tome for captioning--this book will be referenced by those in the captioning industry in the years to come. The industry owes it to Gary Robson. Honestly, without Gary, there is very little out there documenting the development of captioning, from both a historical and technical point of view." Philip W. Braven, ex-President of the National Captioning Institute and former Chairman of the Gallaudet University Board of Trustees

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The only book on the subject written by a pioneer in the field

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Product Details

• Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (April 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240805615
• ISBN-13: 978-0240805610
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,450,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Although I'm best known for my "Who Pooped?" books, which have sold over 250,000 copies, I have also written a number of technical nonfiction books, focusing on accessibility technology for deaf and hard-of-hearing people--specifically closed captioning and CART reporting, and I've published over 200 articles in various magazines, newspapers, and Web sites, ranging from "The National Law Journal" to "Blacklisted! 411" (a hacker magazine), and from "Newswaves For Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People" to "VLSI Design" (a chip design magazine).

I have taught computer science at three colleges, and currently own a bookstore in Montana, a couple of hours outside of Yellowstone Park.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Closed Captioning Handbook, June 8, 2007

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Yvette A. Leblanc - See all my reviews
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It's a great book but it's written from the perspective of the consumer not the person doing the closed captioning. So there isn't as much information in it that serves me as I thought there would be.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing the Audio, March 13, 2005

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Bill Stark (Spartanburg, SC United States) - See all my reviews

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"From the beginning, closed captioning has been a way for people who can't 'hear' the audio of a movie or TV show to 'see' the audio", writes Gary D. Robson. He then explains that the benefits of closed captioning now extend far beyond the deaf and hard of hearing communities. Patrons in a noisy sports bar are among such beneficaries, as are those in any learning environment (research has shown that augmenting auditory experience with captions increases retention and comprehension).

Mr. Robson knows whereof he speaks, as he is a recognized and published authority in the field of captioning. A simple Internet search will reveal the extent of his Web presence and the wealth of information he originates about captioning. Now he has provided us with this unique printed reference.

"The Closed Captioning Handbook" is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn about captioning and its uses in boradcast and digital television, on DVD, in movie theatres, or anyplace else. It further provides information on the complex captioning laws, overviews accessible web site design and live-event captioning, identifies sources of captioning equipment (if you want to do it yourself), and (if you don't) provides contact information for businesses who will do it for you.

You will not be disappointed in this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Captioning Plus, January 6, 2009

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David L. Poddig "David L. Poddig" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is all it is touted to be. Good for beginners and experts. I am enjoying it as a very good technical read.