How to use subtitles

How to use subtitles: hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days

In today's era of information explosion, subtitles are not only an auxiliary tool for film and television content, but also an important element in social media, online education and other fields. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of how to use subtitles, techniques and the latest trends.

1. Topics related to popular subtitles in the past 10 days

2. Basic usage of subtitles

1.Video platform subtitles enabled: Mainstream platforms such as YouTube, Bilibili, etc. have subtitle buttons (CC icons) in the lower right corner of the player, supporting multi-language switching and style adjustment.

2.Automatically generate subtitles: Cutting, Premiere and other software provide AI subtitle generation function, with an accuracy of over 90%. The latest version of the clip supports "intelligent subtitles-speech recognition" one-click generation.

3.Subtitle file addition: Common subtitle formats include SRT, ASS, VTT, etc., which can be imported into video editing software through "Add Subtitle Track".

3. Advanced subtitle skills

1.Bilingual subtitle production: Use professional software such as Aegisub to create upper and lower double-line subtitles through the "Style Manager". It is recommended that the font size of the main subtitles be larger than the translated subtitles.

2.Dynamic subtitle design: The "Text Animation" function of After Effects can achieve effects such as bouncing and fade-in. Recently, most popular Douyin videos use wavy animated subtitles.

3.Accessibility optimization: According to WCAG standards, subtitles should meet:
- Contrast ratio ≥4.5:1
- No more than 32 characters per line
- Display time ≥1.5 seconds/line

4. New subtitle trends in 2023

1.AI real-time translation: Microsoft Edge browser has built-in real-time video translation function, supporting mutual translation in 11 languages, with a delay of less than 2 seconds.

2.interactive subtitles: The "click on subtitles to jump" function in TikTok testing allows users to quickly locate video content by clicking on subtitles.

3.Personalized customization: Station B has launched a "subtitle skin" function, allowing users to customize style parameters such as fonts, shadows, and strokes.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are my subtitles out of sync?
A: Check whether the frame rate matches (common 25fps/30fps difference), and use the SubtitleEdit tool to adjust the timeline.

Q: How to create karaoke special effects subtitles?
A: To use the Karaoke Effect function (such as Aegisub), you need to set the time code and color gradient parameters literally.

Q: How to add subtitles to mobile videos?
A: It is recommended to use "Quick Shadow" or "CapCut", which supports automatic recognition and manual editing. Select the "Hard Subtitles" option when exporting.

Through the above content, I believe you have mastered the core usage of subtitles. With the development of technology, subtitles are evolving from a mere auxiliary tool to an important part of content creation. It is recommended to continue to pay attention to the functional updates of each platform.