Help make WordPress.tv videos accessible by adding captions or translating existing subtitles. You’ll pick a video, caption it using Amara.org, and submit it for review.
- Reference: Captioning guide on WordPress.tv — the full process from start to finish
- Connect: Join #wptv on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ and introduce yourself
Steps
- Create an account on Amara.org. It’s free. You’ll use this to edit captions.
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Find a video that needs captions. Browse WordPress.tv and look for videos showing “Subtitle this video ” in the sidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme.. Latest videos are a good place to start.
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Caption the video. Follow the captioning guide to add captions or translate existing subtitles using Amara.org.
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Upload your caption file. Click “Subtitle this video” on the video’s WordPress.tv page. The guide covers this step.
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Post in #wptv that you’ve submitted captions, with a link to the video. Helps moderators find it and lets you get feedback — especially for encoding issues with non-English subtitles.
Contribution checklist
- Captions uploaded to the video’s WordPress.tv page
- Posted in #wptv with a link
What happens next
A moderator will review your captions. If no response after 2–3 weeks, ask in #wptv.
When you’re ready, pick another video — there are always more that need captions.
Help
Stuck? Check the getting help guide, then ask in #wptv.
Further reading:
– WPTV Team Handbook
– WPTV Team Blog
