Embedding Subtitles into the video

[nuclearbastard]

So I have a music video DVD that I have ripped, and the option is available to have the titles of the tracks on or off during playback. I wish to back this up, preferably to XviD, but I want to alter the video so the subtitles are embedded in the video so I don't need to worry about IDX or SRT or whatever.

Also, this way I can play the movie on any player that can read the AVI without having to select a Subtitle or Caption option.

I use Gordian Knot / AVIsynth / VirtualDubMod for most of my transcoding needs. I have dabbled with SubRip to try to get the subtitles off and embedded with no luck. Can anyone help?

[gameplaya15143]

easy way:
rip the subs with subrip, select the output format as SSA (sub station alpha)

use the subtitler filter for virtualdub (if you don't have it you will need to download it), and load in the subs.

:cool: enjoy

[Marsu42]

but I want to alter the video so the subtitles are embedded in the video

You don't need to ocr the subs, matroska (via avimux_gui or mmg) or mp4 (via latest yamb) directly support vobsubs. The same programs mux text subtitles, too, if you e.g. want to change to size of the letters while playing. Personally, I alway include both types of subs (idx/sub and srt) into matroska containers. If you insist on avi, avimux_gui is your choice.