How to Create Subtitles Fast (SRT Files, Closed Captions, Hardcoded, etc...)

VEED STUDIO
30 Sept 202006:14

TLDRIn this tutorial video, Alec demonstrates the fastest method to create subtitles for your videos using a tool called Veed. He guides viewers through the process of uploading a video, using the auto subtitle feature to transcribe audio into text, and customizing the subtitle style. Alec also explains how to hard-code subtitles into an MP4 file or download them as an SRT file for platforms like YouTube and Facebook. The video provides a step-by-step guide on editing subtitles, adjusting timing, and ensuring they are correctly displayed, catering to content creators looking to enhance their video accessibility.

Takeaways

  • 😀 Alec introduces a video tutorial on creating subtitles quickly using a tool called Veed.
  • 🎥 Veed allows you to upload a video file and automatically transcribe the audio to generate subtitles.
  • 🌐 The tool offers the option to select from hundreds of languages for accurate subtitle generation.
  • ⏱️ The automatic transcription process can take from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the video length.
  • 🖋️ Veed provides an easy-to-use subtitle editor for correcting and editing the generated subtitles.
  • 📊 Subtitles can be manually adjusted in terms of timing and split into separate subtitles if needed.
  • 🎨 The style of the subtitles can be customized, including font size, color, layout, and effects like drop shadow.
  • 🔄 Subtitles can be hard-coded into the video, making them a permanent part of the MP4 file.
  • 📄 Veed also allows downloading subtitles as an SRT file for uploading as closed captions on platforms like YouTube and Facebook.
  • 🔧 Before exporting, users can choose whether to hard-code subtitles into the video or download them as a separate file.
  • 📺 The final step involves exporting the video with the new subtitles or downloading the SRT file for uploading elsewhere.

Q & A

  • What is the primary topic of the video?

    -The primary topic of the video is teaching viewers the fastest way to create subtitles for their videos using a tool called Veed.

  • Who is the presenter of the video?

    -The presenter of the video is Alec.

  • What are the different subtitle options available in Veed's subtitle tab?

    -The different subtitle options available in Veed's subtitle tab are auto subtitle tool, manually adding subtitles, and uploading an existing SRT file.

  • How does the auto subtitle tool in Veed work?

    -The auto subtitle tool in Veed automatically transcribes all the audio from the video into text and turns that text into subtitles.

  • What languages does the auto subtitle tool support?

    -The auto subtitle tool supports hundreds of different languages, including English.

  • How long does it take for the auto subtitle tool to generate subtitles?

    -The process can take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the length of the video.

  • How can viewers edit the generated subtitles in Veed?

    -Viewers can edit the generated subtitles by clicking on the subtitle bubble in the subtitle editor and typing as if it was regular text.

  • What are the different ways to adjust the timing of subtitles in Veed?

    -To adjust the timing of subtitles, viewers can place the playhead and click on the beginning stopwatch of the subtitle, click and drag directly within the timeline, or manually enter a time on the keyboard.

  • How can viewers split a long subtitle into two separate ones in Veed?

    -Viewers can split a long subtitle into two separate ones by selecting the subtitle and clicking on the split subtitle tool.

  • What customization options are available for the subtitle style in Veed?

    -Customization options for the subtitle style in Veed include presets, manual customization of letter spacing, line height, style, drop shadow, font size, layout, bold or italic options, and color.

  • How can viewers hard-code subtitles into their video or download them as an SRT file?

    -To hard-code subtitles into the video, viewers need to click on the export button in the top right. To download them as an SRT file, they should go to the options tab and download the file as an SRT before exporting the video.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Fast Subtitle Creation with Veed

In this video, Alec demonstrates the fastest method to create subtitles for videos using Veed. He guides viewers on how to generate subtitles automatically without manual transcription, change subtitle styles, hard-code them into the video file, and download them as an SRT file for platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Alec introduces Veed, shows the process of uploading a video, and uses the auto subtitle tool to transcribe audio. He then edits the generated subtitles for accuracy, adjusts timing, and customizes the subtitle appearance. The video concludes with instructions on how to export the video with hard-coded subtitles or download them as an SRT file.

05:01

📚 Downloading SRT Files for Closed Captions

This paragraph explains how to download subtitles as an SRT file for uploading to platforms like YouTube or Facebook. Before exporting the video, viewers are instructed to go to the options tab and download the subtitles as an SRT file. Alec shows the process of downloading, extracting the file, and verifying its contents by changing the SRT file extension to TXT and opening it to reveal the text and time codes. He emphasizes that this allows for uploading the subtitles as closed captions on social media platforms. The paragraph ends with instructions on exporting the video with new subtitles hard-coded or as a separate SRT file.

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Keywords

💡Subtitles

Subtitles are textual representations of the dialogue or commentary in a video, which can be particularly useful for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, or for those who speak a different language than the original audio. In the context of the video, subtitles are created to enhance accessibility and viewer engagement by providing a text version of the spoken content. An example from the script is when the video creator mentions adding subtitles to a video clip.

💡Veed

Veed is a video editing tool mentioned in the script that allows users to create and edit videos, including the addition of subtitles. It is used in the video to demonstrate the process of generating subtitles without manual transcription. The tool is highlighted as a means to upload a video, transcribe audio, and customize subtitle appearance and timing.

💡Auto subtitle tool

The auto subtitle tool is a feature within Veed that automatically transcribes the audio from a video into text, which is then converted into subtitles. This tool is showcased in the video as a time-saving method for creating subtitles, eliminating the need for manual transcription. The script describes selecting the language and starting the transcription process.

💡Hard-coded subtitles

Hard-coded subtitles refer to subtitles that are permanently embedded within a video file, making them visible at all times. This is in contrast to soft subtitles, which can be turned on or off by the viewer. The video demonstrates how to hard-code subtitles into an MP4 file, ensuring they are always displayed.

💡SRT file

An SRT file, or SubRip file, is a type of subtitle file format used to store subtitles for video playback. It contains the text of the subtitles along with timing information. In the video, the creator shows how to download subtitles as an SRT file, which can then be uploaded as closed captions to platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

💡Closed Captions

Closed Captions (CC) are a feature provided by video platforms that allow users to view subtitles or text transcripts of the audio content. They are called 'closed' because they can be turned on or off by the viewer. The script mentions uploading SRT files as closed captions to enhance accessibility on platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

💡Transcribe

Transcribe refers to the process of converting spoken language into written text. In the context of the video, the auto subtitle tool is used to transcribe the audio from the video, creating a written version of the dialogue that can be used as subtitles.

💡Subtitle editor

The subtitle editor is a feature within Veed that allows users to edit and adjust the text of their subtitles. It is mentioned in the script as a tool for correcting mistakes, such as changing 'everyone' to 'hey everyone', and adjusting the timing and duration of individual subtitles.

💡Timeline

In video editing, the timeline is a visual representation of the video's sequence, including audio, video clips, and subtitles. The script describes how subtitles appear on the timeline in Veed, allowing users to adjust their start and end times to synchronize with the video's audio.

💡Style customization

Style customization refers to the ability to change the visual appearance of subtitles, such as font, size, color, and positioning. The video demonstrates how to use Veed's style tab to customize subtitles, including advanced options like letter spacing, line height, and drop shadow.

💡Export

Exporting in video editing is the process of saving the final video in a specific format, often for sharing or uploading to a platform. The script explains how to export a video with hard-coded subtitles or as an SRT file for separate upload as closed captions.

Highlights

Alec demonstrates the fastest way to create subtitles for videos using Veed.

No need to manually transcribe videos; Veed can generate subtitles automatically.

Veed allows for changing the style of subtitles to match video themes.

Subtitles can be hardcoded into the video MP4 file using Veed.

Download subtitles as an SRT file for platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

The video shows the process of uploading a video file to Veed.

Auto subtitle tool in Veed transcribes audio into text for subtitles.

Subtitles appear in the subtitle editor, timeline, and video canvas.

Edit subtitles by clicking on the subtitle bubble and typing.

Adjust subtitle start times by moving the playhead or dragging the subtitle.

Split long subtitles into two separate ones using the split subtitle tool.

Customize subtitle style, including font size, layout, and color.

Move and resize subtitles within the video canvas.

Export video with hardcoded subtitles by clicking the export button.

Download subtitles as an SRT file through the options tab before exporting.

The SRT file contains text and time codes for each subtitle.

Upload SRT files as closed captions to video platforms.

Alec invites viewers to ask questions and engage with the content.