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    • Smartcat Subtitle, Dubbing, & Video Editor

    Welcome to this comprehensive guide on how to use the editor for modifying subtitles, changing dubbing, and producing clear global content. By following this tutorial, you'll learn how to manage multiple target languages, adjust reading speeds, and select from a variety of AI voices. You'll also discover how to preview your work and download your video in different formats. Let's get started!

    Navigating the Editor

    Step 1: Familiarize yourself with the editor layout. You'll notice two columns: one for the source language (in this case, English) and one for the target language.

    Managing Multiple Target Languages

    Step 2: If you're working with multiple target languages, click the drop-down menu to switch between them.

    Modifying Segments

    Step 3: To modify a segment, simply click on it.

    Step 4: Observe the reading speed (measured in characters per second) and the lines for the subtitles.

    Step 5: If a line is too long, split it to improve readability.

    Step 6: Adjust the duration of the subtitle and dubbing as needed. If the rate of speaking is too fast, extend the time it has, or combine it with another segment.

    You can also edit the timing within the timeline. Depending on how zoomed into the timeline you are, you can get very granular with timing to the fraction of a second.

    Choosing an AI Voice

    Step 8: Select an AI voice by language by clicking the relevant option.

    Step 9: Note the relative speed for each selected dubbing voice. A higher value is a faster voice.

    Previewing Your Work

    Step 10: Listen to the entire clip or a single segment by clicking the "Preview with AI voice" option in the subtitle.

    Finalizing Your Video

    Step 11: Once you're satisfied with your video, mark it as processed.

    Step 13: Preview how your video will look and sound by downloading it.

    Choose to download the video with pre-baked subtitles (either translated or original), or download the video with just the translated version. If you only need the subtitles, download them in SRT or VTT format.

    FAQs

    1. Can I work with multiple target languages in the editor?

    Yes, you can switch between multiple target languages using the drop-down menu.

    2. How can I improve the readability of my subtitles?

    You can split long lines into shorter ones to make them easier to read.

    3. Can I adjust the duration of the subtitle and dubbing?

    Yes, you can shorten or lengthen the time for the subtitle and dubbing to be present.

    4. How can I preview my work?

    You can listen to the entire clip or a single segment by clicking the "Preview with AI voice" option in the subtitle.

    5. In what formats can I download my video?

    You can download your video with pre-baked subtitles (either translated or original), as well as a video with only dubbed or original audio. If you only need the subtitles, you can download them in SRT or VTT format.