Adding Graphic File to a subtitle stream...

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ishy.88 Author

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Adding Graphic File to a subtitle stream...

is there away to add a graphic file to an entire subtitle stream rather than just 1 subtitle section?

Mac Pro & Mac Book Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Nov 7, 2007 11:07 AM

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Answer 1

ishy.88 Author

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Nov 7, 2007 11:39 AM in response to ishy.88

for example i have subtitles through the whole track
and i want this semitransparent bar behind the text
but it seems i have to add it to each subtitle individually
is there a faster way?
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i hope that image shows

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aspalex

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Nov 8, 2007 2:48 AM in response to ishy.88

The only way to do it is to have the subtitles in Sonic Scenarist or STL/Graphic files format.

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Answer 3

Nov 8, 2007 4:27 AM in response to ishy.88

You'll have to add the bar to your subtitle graphics files, using for example Belle Nuit or other subtitling software.

Using XML, you could also set the transparency of the bar.

I import my graphics (TIFFs) using STL and then set the transparency in the subtitle track, applying to entire track. Since you can only set the transparency from 0 (none) to 15 (opaque) you'll have to do some tests to see which transparency level that suits you best. Generally, you'll have to add more transparency for TV than computer viewing.

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