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If the language used in video is in a foreign language, how do I make captions in English?

If the language used in video is in a foreign language, how do I make captions in English in Final Cut pro.

Posted on Oct 16, 2019 8:18 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2019 10:14 AM

The difference in language length, especially between spoken and written translations is a very common problem. There is no simple solution. An expert film translator can do a lot, but sometimes there is nothing that can be done, text has to be omitted, sometimes even the video is speed changed slightly. With pitch shifting it’s not really noticeable. There is no solution except careful work and a good translator.

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Oct 17, 2019 10:14 AM in response to Johntr18

The difference in language length, especially between spoken and written translations is a very common problem. There is no simple solution. An expert film translator can do a lot, but sometimes there is nothing that can be done, text has to be omitted, sometimes even the video is speed changed slightly. With pitch shifting it’s not really noticeable. There is no solution except careful work and a good translator.

Oct 17, 2019 8:09 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Yes. I can make captions on Final Cut, my question is when the interviewees/ers speak in English, I can type the words in and time the words in English. If the people talking in the video speak another language, I have to translate and type the words in in English and time them according to the video/visual. The problem is translation/subtitles are not precise (word by word) timewise. Hope this makes some sense.

If the language used in video is in a foreign language, how do I make captions in English?

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