How to add automatic subtitles to a video

Clipchamp
6 Mar 202404:03

TLDRThis tutorial guides you through adding automatic subtitles to your videos using Clipchamp, enhancing accessibility and viewer engagement. Start by creating an account at clipjam.com, then import your video and enable autoc captions. Select the video's language and let Clipchamp generate subtitles. Review and edit them for accuracy, then customize the appearance. Download the SRT file for post-production use, and export your fully subtitled video ready for sharing.

Takeaways

  • 🌐 Start by visiting clipchamp.com and creating a free account.
  • πŸ“‚ Once logged in, click on 'Create a New Video' from the homepage.
  • 🎞️ Import the video you wish to add subtitles to by using the 'Import Media' button.
  • πŸ“‘ Drag and drop the video into the timeline for editing.
  • πŸ” Use the 'Auto Captions' feature by selecting the video and navigating to the 'Captions' tab.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Choose the language of the video subtitles from the 'Caption Language Detection' popup.
  • 🚫 Optionally, filter out profanity or offensive language.
  • ✍️ Click 'Transcribe Media' to start the auto-generation of subtitles.
  • πŸ–₯️ Subtitles will appear in the 'Captions' tab and on the video preview.
  • πŸ‘οΈ Review and correct any misspellings or grammatical errors in the transcript.
  • 🎨 Customize the appearance of subtitles by editing font size, alignment, colors, and position.
  • πŸ–‡οΈ Download the SRT file for future use to auto-add subtitles to videos.
  • πŸ“₯ Export your video after ensuring subtitles are correct and to your liking.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of adding automatic subtitles to a video?

    -Adding automatic subtitles makes videos accessible and easy to follow, especially when the video is muted.

  • Where can I start adding automatic subtitles to my videos?

    -You can start by going to clipchamp.com and either logging in or creating a free account.

  • How do I import a video into Clipchamp's editor?

    -After logging in, click on 'create a new video', then go to 'import media', select the asset, and hit open.

  • What is the autoc captions feature in Clipchamp?

    -The autoc captions feature in Clipchamp automatically generates subtitles for your video based on the spoken language.

  • Can I filter out profanity or offensive language from the subtitles?

    -Yes, there is an option to filter out any profanity or offensive language during the transcription process.

  • How long does it take for the subtitles to be generated?

    -The generation time depends on your internet connection speed and the length of your video.

  • What can I do if there are errors in the generated subtitles?

    -You can edit the subtitles by clicking on the word in the transcript section and typing out the correct version.

  • Can I customize the appearance of the subtitles?

    -Yes, you can edit the font size, alignment, colors, and position of the subtitles through the text tab in the property panel.

  • How do I download the SRT file for my subtitles?

    -Navigate to the captions tab in the property panel and click on 'download captions' to download the SRT file to your device.

  • What is the final step to make my video with subtitles ready for sharing?

    -After ensuring the subtitles are correct and the video is ready, export the video by selecting your desired quality and saving it to your computer.

  • How can I get more help with using Clipchamp for adding subtitles?

    -You can like and subscribe to the channel for weekly how-to videos that provide guidance on using Clipchamp and other similar tasks.

Outlines

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πŸŽ₯ Adding Automatic Subtitles with Clipchamp

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on how to add automatic subtitles to videos using Clipchamp. It starts with creating a free account at clipjam.com and navigating to the video editor. The user is instructed to import the video, select it in the timeline, and then enable the autoc captions feature. The process involves selecting the language and opting to filter out offensive language. Subtitles are autogenerated and can be edited for accuracy and appearance. The video also covers how to customize subtitle fonts, alignments, and colors, and how to download the SRT file for post-production subtitle addition. Finally, it guides on exporting the video once all adjustments are made.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Automatic Subtitles

Automatic subtitles are text versions of the audio content in a video that are generated without manual input. They are essential for making videos accessible to a wider audience, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing. In the video, the process of adding automatic subtitles is detailed, emphasizing its importance for accessibility and user engagement.

πŸ’‘Clipchamp

Clipchamp is an online video editing platform that offers various tools for creating and enhancing videos. In the context of the video, it is the software used to demonstrate how to add automatic subtitles to a video, showcasing its user-friendly interface and functionality.

πŸ’‘Accessibility

Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. In the video, adding subtitles is highlighted as a way to make videos more accessible, ensuring that they can be understood by a broader range of viewers, particularly those who cannot hear the audio.

πŸ’‘Transcribe Media

Transcribe media is the process of converting spoken language from a video or audio recording into written text. In the video, the 'transcribe media' button is used to automatically generate subtitles, which is a crucial step in making the video content accessible and searchable.

πŸ’‘Caption Language Detection

Caption language detection is a feature that allows the software to identify the language spoken in the video. This is important for ensuring that the subtitles are generated accurately in the correct language. In the script, the viewer is shown how to select the language for their subtitles.

πŸ’‘Profanity Filter

A profanity filter is a tool that can be used to screen out offensive language from the subtitles. This is useful for maintaining a family-friendly or professional tone in the video content. The script mentions the option to check a box to filter out any profanity or offensive language.

πŸ’‘Subtitle Text Editing

Subtitle text editing involves making corrections to the automatically generated subtitles for accuracy and grammar. In the video, the process of editing the subtitles is explained, allowing for the correction of any errors that may have been made during the transcription process.

πŸ’‘Appearance Customization

Appearance customization refers to the ability to change the visual aspects of the subtitles, such as font size, alignment, colors, and position. This is important for ensuring that the subtitles are readable and aesthetically pleasing to the viewer. The video provides instructions on how to customize these aspects.

πŸ’‘SRT File

An SRT file is a type of subtitle file format used in video production. It contains the subtitle text along with timing information that allows the subtitles to be synchronized with the video. The video script explains how to download an SRT file for later use, which can be helpful for adding subtitles to a video post-production.

πŸ’‘Exporting Video

Exporting a video is the process of saving the final edited video in a specific format for sharing or distribution. In the context of the video, after adding and editing the subtitles, the user is instructed to export the video at their desired quality, which is the final step before the video is ready to be shared.

πŸ’‘Video Editor

A video editor is a software application used for editing video footage, adding effects, and making other enhancements. In the video, the Clipchamp video editor is used to demonstrate the process of adding subtitles, highlighting its capabilities and ease of use.

πŸ’‘Property Panel

The property panel is a part of the video editing interface that allows users to adjust settings and attributes of selected elements, such as subtitles. In the video, the property panel is used to access the captions tab and make various adjustments to the subtitles, including turning on auto-captions and downloading the SRT file.

Highlights

Add automatic subtitles to videos for accessibility and easy following when muted.

Use Clipchamp to create subtitles by logging into clipjam.com and creating a free account.

Import the video into Clipchamp's editor by selecting the 'Import Media' button.

Add the video to the timeline by dragging and dropping it.

Select the video in the timeline to use the autoc captions feature.

Navigate to the 'Captions' tab in the property panel to start the subtitle generation process.

Choose the language of the video and optionally filter out profanity.

Click 'Transcribe Media' to begin generating subtitles.

Subtitles will be generated and displayed in the editor.

Review and correct any misspellings or grammatical errors in the transcript section.

Edit the appearance of the subtitles, including font size, alignment, colors, and position.

Download the SRT file for post-production subtitle addition.

Export the video with subtitles after making all necessary adjustments.

Ensure the video is ready for sharing once the export is complete.

Clipchamp provides a straightforward method to add subtitles enhancing video accessibility.

The process is designed to be user-friendly, even for those new to video editing.

Autogenerated subtitles can significantly improve the viewer experience for those watching without sound.

Customization options allow for the perfect look and feel for your video subtitles.

The final video can be exported in various qualities to suit different sharing platforms.