NationStates Jolt Archive


how do you get subs out of video files?

Nihelm
14-08-2007, 15:34
If you download, for example, an anime and you want to make an AMV, but don't want the subs in the file, is there a way to get them out?
Extreme Ironing
14-08-2007, 16:02
You mean 'subtitles'?
Nihelm
14-08-2007, 16:06
yeah. subs is a slang term.
Skiptard
14-08-2007, 16:13
Weird, usually the subs come as a seperate file, but otherwise i'd imagine you'd need a program that lets you view each "track" (or layer) of the video.

For that - I cannot offer any more help sorry.
The_pantless_hero
14-08-2007, 16:18
If it is an MKV or similar format, the subtitles are a separate included file that can be turned off. However if it is something like AVI or MPG, the subtitles were branded into the video and can't go away. If it is something official, I have no idea. You would probably need to see what format it is and get some hardcore layer separating stuff.
Nihelm
14-08-2007, 16:23
OK thanks for the info.
Remote Observer
14-08-2007, 16:35
Are the subs that distracting in the hentai you downloaded?
Nihelm
14-08-2007, 16:43
Are the subs that distracting in the hentai you downloaded?

nah, i dont download hentai. I like Yaoi, but that is besides the point.

Swedish subs are a bit distracting in an english movie.;)
Interwebz
14-08-2007, 16:45
Well, if you're making AMV, you already have some software. Check if it can do it.

Also, reencoding tools generally ask you which subs and voice track you want to put into the file.

To check if subtitles are hard or soft, there are a few simple ways:
1) Look at them. If they have compression artifacts, these are surely hard-coded into video.
2. In MPC, right-click and search for subtitles menu and navigation menu. If subtitle options in both are grayed out and you can' disable them, these are probably hard-coded.

Otherwise, check for official tools for working with the container.
Occeandrive3
14-08-2007, 16:58
Are the subs that distracting in the hentai you downloaded?sometimes the subs hide the bodyparts he wants to see.. that usually happens just when he is about to ..
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