MediaMate is a flexible software solution designed to streamline the encoding, extraction, manipulation, and conversion of subtitles and captions within file-based media workflows. It is used by broadcasters, playout centers, agencies, production houses, editors, and operators of VOD, mobile, IPTV, and web-video services to automate and simplify the handling of subtitle and caption files, supporting a wide range of media formats and workflows.

Key Features

Subtitle and Caption Encoding Automated embedding of closed or open subtitles/captions into various media file types.

• Supports MXF, MPEG-2, and DVB Transport Stream files.
• Handles teletext, EIA608/708, SCTE-27, and bitmap subtitles.

Subtitle Extraction and Manipulation Extracts and repurposes existing subtitle/caption tracks from media files.

• Enables reuse of encoded captions in new workflows.
• Allows retiming and editing with EDLs.

Format Conversion Converts subtitle files between multiple industry-standard formats.

• Ensures compatibility across different platforms and delivery requirements.

Workflow Automation Automates repetitive subtitle tasks with set-and-forget processing.

• Supports watch folders, command line, and REST API integration.
• Easy expansion and upgrade for evolving needs.

System Integration Integrates as a standalone tool or within third-party workflow management systems.

• Plug-in available for Dalet Amberfin and Telestream Vantage platforms.

Audio Description and Spoken Subtitles Generates audio description WAV files and spoken subtitles using text-to-speech.

• Automates audio description creation without voice talent.

Benefits

Efficiency and Labor Reduction Automates labor-intensive subtitle and caption workflows.

• Reduces manual intervention and turnaround times.
• Eliminates need for tape handling and bulky hardware.

Flexibility and Scalability Adapts to a wide range of workflows and client requirements.

• Modular design allows custom workflow models.
• Supports multiple languages and subtitle streams per job.

Quality and Compliance Ensures subtitle files meet technical standards.

• Automated QC module validates subtitle files and outputs XML reports.
• Supports modern and legacy subtitle delivery formats.