Question re subtitling in FCP

[Thaxter Clavemarlton]

IMHO, you should AVOID USING the “native” FCP Titlers for any kind of serious work.
They are simply the worst titlers I have ever seen.

For regular titles, use Title 3D (Boris) included with FCP.

For subtitles:

Check out the popular Belle Nuit subtitling package
https://www.belle-nuit.com/subtitler/

And there is an INEXPENSIVE ($20 !!) subtitle plug-in from Digital Heaven.
https://www.digital-heaven.co.uk/fcplugins/dh_subtitle.ph

Closed Captioning:

https://www.robson.org/capfaq/

https://www.ccaption.com/nccwork.shtml

https://www.captionmax.com/faqTechProb.php

More info:

https://www.captionmax.com/faqTechProb.php
https://www.ccaption.com/nccwork.shtml
https://www.robson.org/capfaq/

[Michael Mk siu]

Dear Thax,

Thanks very much for the quick response!

I’m still going through all the websites that you posted and they are filled with great information!

But I do have two follow up questions – particularly in regards to my current situation.

1. For the subtitles that I’ve already created in Title Generator, is there a quick way to “import” them into Boris 3D title? Or, even jus allow me to quickly reformat them (text font / size in particular).

2. In regards to all of the software that you had recommended, it seems I’ll have to manually import each line of text onto the timeline too. Do you know of any software that will allow me to quicken this process? Either utilizing some form of XML import / export, or subtitling tapping using say a text file?

Thanks again!

MK

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[www.mksiu.com]
[www.dvshortfilms.com]

[Michael Mk siu]

Sorry to post again – but jus a clarification on #2.

I need to be able to quickly re-edit those title cards later within FCP. Since we are still re-editing while laying down subtitles. (we have a very tight time frame…)

Mac Caption seems to allow me to create subtitles based on tc quickly and easily while watching the video. But I don’t think it allows me to edit the titles later once they are generated. (I might be wrong, but I’m still going through the manual.) I’d be greatful if you can point me towards any short cuts!

Thanks again.
MK

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[www.mksiu.com]
[www.dvshortfilms.com]

[Bouke Vahl]

Please have a look at my subtitle plugin.
Dropshadow and border, keeps it’s place, is XML controllable and is FREE!
https://www.videotoolshed.com
look for fcp text plugin, but you have to download Subbits, as it is a part of that.

Then you also have a nice subtitle program, although i’m quite sure it does not do japanese…

For more tools, visit http://www.spherico.com

Bouke

Bouke

http://www.videoToolShed.com
smart tools for video pro’s

[Lu Nelson]

Hi,

you should also look at
https://www.spherico.com/filmtools/

they have some XML tools and their own text generator, allowing you to build your titles as a text file and then just generate a timeline full of pre-built generators all with identical settings you specify. Could be the best workflow for you, but several steps. It’ll take some work to get it right probably.