Best way to create an ".scc" closed-caption file?

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Best way to create an ".scc" closed-caption file?

*I merely need to create an ".scc" file. I do NOT need to embed it myself.*

My project is a 98-minute movie in English that needs closed captioning. I'll be delivering the .scc file to a post-production house who will make the final merger of .scc file to the already-created tape. So MY QUESTION IS what software options do I have?

I hear about MacCaption. I try surfing the web to find a purchase page but I only find Demos or strangely cheap prices (like $5.00). I read all these posts that hint at its high price. Maybe I'm totally missing an obvious link but can someone tell me what is a good cheap program for creating ".scc" files for FCP? And if MacCaption is the best choice, what's the best way to download it?

Shanked

MacPro 2.8gb 8-Core 16gbRAM, Mac OS X (10.5.4), Sony EX1, QT 7.7, FCP 6.04

Posted on Nov 30, 2010 9:12 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 1, 2010 4:39 AM in response to Shanked

We've been using Annotation Edit. It's a more affordable solution with a better interface.

However, if you need to go the MacCaption route, then you can find more information about purchasing/downloading from their website: http://www.cpcweb.com/products/

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Dec 1, 2010 1:21 PM in response to Michael Trauffer

Michael,

I've been to the link you pointed out, for MacCaption. I must be missing something but I cannot find any price anywhere on that site. I emailed them and have yet to hear a direct quote.

As for Annotation Edit, thanks. That's a good tip. Seems like it's a steep $300 US, but that's better than the $980 I'd have to pay a lab for the service.

If anyone else knows of a cheap alternative (for this one-time usage), please LET ME KNOW!

thanks,
Shanked

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Rienk

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Dec 1, 2010 1:35 PM in response to Shanked

How about [subbits|http://www.videotoolshed.com/product/12/subbits-subtitler], for $199,-

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Answer 4

Dec 1, 2010 2:22 PM in response to Shanked

The only way to get pricing for MacCaption is to call them. But I will tell you ahead of time, that their product is way out of your budget. Their pricing is very very steep. The $300 for Annotation Edit is pocket change.

We use Annotation Edit not just for captioning, but I've switched to using it for all of our subtitling as well. It's a very versatile product for the price.

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Shanked Author

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Dec 1, 2010 3:03 PM in response to Rienk

Thanks, again, Rienk! These guys are in the Netherlands, right? Good company? Trustworthy?

Shanked

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Shanked Author

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Dec 1, 2010 3:05 PM in response to Michael Trauffer

Yeah, I'm starting to get the sinking feeling that the actual cost of MacCaption is about a half a billion dollars. Cash.

Ok, Annotation and Subbits. Let's see what works!

thanks,
Shanked

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Rienk

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Dec 2, 2010 5:14 AM in response to Shanked

Actually it's only one guy, as far as I know. He's called Bouwe and comes around this forum also every once in a while.
Do not know him personally. (Netherlands is small, but it's still 16 million of us..).

I think it's a pretty application and he developed it in co-operation with professional translators...

Rienk

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Dec 2, 2010 9:20 AM in response to Rienk

FWIW, I think his name is Bouke.

But I might be wrong.

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Rienk

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Dec 2, 2010 11:23 AM in response to Brian Conner

You're right,
not so good in names.
Sorry Bouke, thanks Brian...

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