[Blog Post] 6 Steps to Start Captioning in Aviary for Small Archives

[Kevin Glick]

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For small archives, the mandate to make thousands of hours of video accessible can feel impossible. But perfection is the enemy of done.

In our latest post, we break down a practical, 6-step plan to stop worrying and start captioning with Aviary:

1. Prioritize: Don’t boil the ocean. Start with a "Pilot Project" of high-demand content.

2. Ditch the Vendors: Stop managing external subscriptions. Use Aviary's built-in AI (like WhisperX) to generate transcripts in one click.

3. Embrace "Good Enough": A 95% accurate, searchable transcript today is better than a perfect one three years from now.

4. Polish In-Browser: No specialized software needed. Edit text right in the Aviary player.

5. Crowdsource: Safely let volunteers help polish captions without giving them the keys to the castle.

6. Budget Smart: Use bulk purchasing to lock in costs before you start.

Stop letting your history sit in the dark.

Read the full guide here: http://insights.aviaryplatform.com/aviary-insights/6-steps-to-start-captioning-in-aviary