Itfc Install SysMedia’s WinCAPS Qu4ntum

Itfc, a division of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group and supplier of digital media and media access services, has installed SysMedia’s WinCAPS Qu4ntum subtitling software and Link Electronics’ HD SD SDI Closed Caption Encoder at its West London offices.
Qu4ntum’s powerful assisted subtitling tools are being used to bring new efficiencies to pre-recorded subtitling at itfc, and the benefits will be extended to live work in the near future. The HD Closed Caption Encoder helps itfc meet the increased client demand for HD closed captioning, which is particularly significant given the limited number of facilities offering this service in the UK. Itfc will comply with the HD standard for captioning and meet the requirement for delivery of material to and from the US.
As one of the largest producers of broadcast subtitles, itfc is always keen to expand its services and deliver even better workflow efficiencies to clients.
"We want to make sure we have the equipment necessary to deliver all aspects of subtitling and captioning in order to meet demand from current and future clients. We have been offering SD closed and open captioning for many years and HD is fast becoming the norm for broadcast. Our sister companies within the Deluxe group also produce deliverables for the US and as such, it made sense for itfc to purchase the Link Caption Encoder," said Claude Le Guyader, Business Development Manager at itfc.
"In addition, the results we’ve seen from the Qu4ntum subtitling software have already helped us improve our workflow and productivity. On some programming, the reduction in time to complete subtitles has been halved since it was installed. And we have not yet explored all the possibilities."
(LB)