The requirements for closed captioning IP-delivered videos to video clips in the same way they apply to full-length video programming shown online. Online captions must be at least of the same quality as televised captions for the same programming. In determining the quality of closed captioning, such factors as completeness, placement, accuracy, and timing are taken into account. Because clips are sometimes recaptioned, differences between the closed captions that appeared on television and those that de minimis are provided online do not constitute a violation of this rule. Additionally, entities are not responsible for quality issues outside of their control. The Commission recognizes that providing captions for video clips may present technical challenges beyond those associated with captioning full-length programs, and it will take this difficulty into account in the event of complaints. INTERNET LINKS Report and Order Chairman and Commissioner Statements Chairman Wheeler: Commissioner Clyburn: Commissioner Rosenworcel: Commissioner Pai: Commissioner O’Rielly:
The requirements for closed captioning IP-delivered videos to video clips in the same way they apply to full-length video programming shown online. Online captions must be at least of the same quality as televised captions for the same programming. In determining the quality of closed captioning, such factors as completeness, placement, accuracy, and timing are taken into account. Because clips are sometimes recaptioned, de minimis differences between the closed captions that appeared on television and those that are provided online do not constitute a violation of this rule. Additionally, entities are not responsible for quality issues outside of their control. The Commission recognizes that providing captions for video clips may present technical challenges beyond those associated with captioning full-length programs, and it will take this difficulty into account in the event of complaints. INTERNET LINKS Report and Order Chairman and Commissioner Statements Chairman Wheeler: Commissioner Clyburn: Commissioner Rosenworcel: Commissioner Pai: Commissioner O’Rielly:
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