Author Archives: Kathy Dawson



What is Subtitling and What is it Used For

Featured Author Kathy Dawson on Apr 25th, 2012  • 

Subtitling is a common way for viewers to understand a video not in their first language as well as ultimately beneficial for the hearing impaired. For news media it helps in summarising the current broadcast or as a preview to the next headlines.

How Subtitling and Teletext Insertion Software is Helping to Meet Modern TV Demands

Featured Author Kathy Dawson on Feb 22nd, 2012  • 

TV has retained its place as a key source of entertainment in the home despite a rapidly changing media world. However, it is specially designed software that is allowing broadcasters meet the challenges provided by modern viewer demands. This article looks at the way in which new and simpler to use software is ensuring that viewers are getting what they need and want from broadcasters.

Understanding Interactive TV In Its Simplest Sense

Featured Author Kathy Dawson on Feb 12th, 2012  • 

The world has truly been consumed with the power of advancing. Often times than not, trying to catch up with new technology coming out of nowhere here and there without even having fully understood the current technology yet can be such a headache.

How Modern Subtitling Software Provides the Complete Data Insertion Solution

Featured Author Kathy Dawson on Nov 6th, 2011  • 

Subtitling was once seen as a helpful service for the hard of hearing. Modern subtitling software, however, offers more than just a helping hand but a vast range of capabilities, making them the total solution for ancillary data insertion. This article looks at the ways in which the subtitling software is meeting the wider demands of modern broadcasting.

How Interactive TV is Changing the Television Experience for Everyone

Featured Author Kathy Dawson on Oct 31st, 2011  • 

Television has changed dramatically. Instead of making time to watch our favourite programmes, we now watch the programmes when we are ready. Choice, empowerment and interaction are the characteristics of the modern television experience. This article looks at some of the ways that interactive era has affected television, and how broadcaster and viewer alike are benefiting from it.