How to time subtitles
around shot changes
This course takes you step by step through all the tricks
related to timing subtitles around shot changes
Learn to time subtitles like a pro
You are not alone!
Many beginning subtitlers find it difficult to understand all the rules related to timing subtitles around shot changes and to implement them in practice.
In this course, we will take you step by step through the process of timing subtitles around shot changes. When you complete the course, you will know how to correctly time subtitles relative to shot changes, how to set keyboard shortcuts to automatically snap subtitles to shot changes and how to use automatic checks and fixes in professional subtitling software (we use OOONA and EZTitles to demonstrate this).
master the subtitling rules related to shot changes and feel more confident about your subtitles
avoid most frequent subtitling errors so that you can keep getting more and better tasks
catch and eliminate many simple errors so that your QC scores can be impeccable
understand the 12 frames rule to be able to time subtitles correctly around shot changes
learn to create keyboard shortcuts to automate the process of timing subtitles around shot changes
learn and remember crucial rules and exceptions and this way save loads of time by not having to look for a needle in a haystack or ask around in subtitling forums
you work for streaming companies and you want to become more confident as a subtitler
you want to pass a subtitling test and land your dream subtitling job
you want to know why QC-ers change the timing of your subtitles or flag timing-related errors
📽️ What is a shot change?
📖 Shot detection functionality in subtitling tools
📖 What do shot changes have to do with subtitling?
📽️ Six rules on how to time subtitles around shot changes
🧩 Quiz on shot changes
📖 What does it look like in practice?
📖 How do I know I'm at the right distance from the shot change?
FREE PREVIEW📖 Various company guidelines on shot changes
📽️ Half a second rule ("12 frames rule")
🧩 Quiz on applying the "12 frames rule" in practice
📽️ How to define a hotkey to snap subtitles to shot changes in EZTitles and OOONA?
FREE PREVIEW📖 Why does it matter?
📽️ Congrats! What's next?
🌐 More resources for you
📌 Sharing the Certificate of Completion
🌟 Review Bonus
Experienced audiovisual translation trainers
AVT Masterclass Co-founder
Experienced audiovisual translation trainers
AVT Masterclass Co-founder
Experienced audiovisual translation trainers
AVT Masterclass Co-founder
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Try our introductory packages for beginners
By choosing the bundle, you will get access to two courses: the Fundamentals of Subtitling and Timing Subtitles 101, which include hands-on exercises and discounts on professional subtitling software OOONA and EZTitles.
€299,00
Choose our bundle
This bundle includes access to three courses: the Fundamentals of Subtitling, Timing Subtitles 101 and Speed up your subtitling workflow. They come packed with hands-on exercises, video tutorials, and downloadable handouts!
Don't miss our discounts on professional subtitling software OOONA and EZTitles.
€330,00
Start learning nowAny questions?
You can complete the course in one day! Please remember that by signing up, you get a one-year access to the course and lifetime access to our social media learning community.
No, this course is self-paced, which means you can do as much as you want at a time. You're in full control of your learning process. Join our private Facebook group to network with your fellow students. If you're not a fan of Facebook (some of us aren't too), you can follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter/X or send us an e-mail at [email protected].
No, to complete this course you don't need access to subtiling software. Please check our other courses to get free 3-month access to professional subtitling software (OOONA and EZTitles). If you haven't got any subtitling or translation experience, we recommend taking our bundle including the FUNDAMENTALS OF SUBTITLING & TIMING SUBTITLES 101.
Sure! All you need to do is send us your organization details (name, address, VAT number) at [email protected]. Our accounting team will be back with the invoice.
If you want to purchase licenses for your team of subtitlers or make this course available internally within your organization, reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to send you an offer. At AVT Masterclass, we're experienced in delivering live and online trainings as well as developing custom-made training materials for large organizations.