Subtitle Edit

[RobertM]

Originally Posted by markfilipak

But a script that includes regular expression processing will be easier. The subtitle file is just text.

Yes, the subtitle files (srt, ass, etc.) are plain text, and could easily be edited to rewrite the durations as you desire. Are you looking for a standalone script to post-process the subtitle files outside of SE?

[markfilipak]

Originally Posted by RobertM

Yes, the subtitle files (srt, ass, etc.) are plain text, and could easily be edited to rewrite the durations as you desire. Are you looking for a standalone script to post-process the subtitle files outside of SE?

I am. If you have one handy that you want to share, that'd be great. If you don't, that's okay, too. It will be easy enough to write. I'm a little bogged down at the moment preparing a revised bug summary to submit to FFmpeg's trac system. That's why I haven't gotten around to this.

When/if I write my own, it will be HTML+javascript that works like this: Copy the srt into the web page, push a button, copy the result back to the srt. I'll have a field for the 'attention' duration and another for 'milliseconds per character'.

[RobertM]

Originally Posted by markfilipak

I am. If you have one handy that you want to share, that'd be great.

I have a python script that I have used in the past to parse .ass files. It could be modified pretty easily to do what you want.

[markfilipak]

Originally Posted by RobertM

I have a python script that I have used in the past to parse .ass files. It could be modified pretty easily to do what you want.

It's been about 20 years since I wrote any python. I'd be pleased to look at it. If it's not too many lines, I imagine you could paste in doom9.

[RobertM]

I took my old file and rolled it into a new little script file for you. Seems to work in my testing, but you'll have to give it some real-world exercise. If you have Python installed on your system then you should be able to simply double-click it and the usage should become evident. Let me know if you have trouble.

[edit] I appended the script to this message, but it won't be available until it has been reviewed, I understand. [/edit]

[RobertM]

Originally Posted by markfilipak

I'd be pleased to look at it. If it's not too many lines, I imagine you could paste in doom9.

Doesn't seem like my attachment is getting looked at, so I'll send you the code in a PM. It's a python script, so just text.

[Emulgator]

You may report your own attachment for approval.
P.S. as RobertM did not, I just stepped in and reported it for approval.

[jairovital]

Originally Posted by RobertM

I took my old file and rolled it into a new little script file for you. Seems to work in my testing, but you'll have to give it some real-world exercise. If you have Python installed on your system then you should be able to simply double-click it and the usage should become evident. Let me know if you have trouble.

Interesting what your Python scrip purposes to do.
I'd like to use it.

But I'm receiving this error:

==========================================================
SubTailor                                          v0.0.01
==========================================================

This does not appear to be a valid *.ass file

Press 'enter' to quit.

Ass file is this:

[Script Info]
; Script generated by Aegisub 3.2.2
; http://www.aegisub.org/
Title: Default Aegisub file
ScriptType: v4.00+
WrapStyle: 0
ScaledBorderAndShadow: yes
YCbCr Matrix: None

[Aegisub Project Garbage]
Scroll Position: 28
Active Line: 60

[V4+ Styles]
Format: Name, Fontname, Fontsize, PrimaryColour, SecondaryColour, OutlineColour, BackColour, Bold, Italic, Underline, StrikeOut, ScaleX, ScaleY, Spacing, Angle, BorderStyle, Outline, Shadow, Alignment, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Encoding
Style: Default,Arial,20,&H00FFFFFF,&H000000FF,&H00000000,&H00000000,0,0,0,0,100,100,0,0,1,2,2,2,10,10,10,1

[Events]
Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.93,0:00:29.15,Default,,0,0,0,,I've had enough of danger
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.97,0:00:34.40,Default,,0,0,0,,And people on the streets
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.24,0:00:41.51,Default,,0,0,0,,I'm looking out for angels
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.06,0:00:47.28,Default,,0,0,0,,Just trying to find some peace
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.28,0:00:52.97,Default,,0,0,0,,Now I think it's time
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.33,0:00:59.73,Default,,0,0,0,,That you let me know
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.02,0:01:06.66,Default,,0,0,0,,So if you love me\NSay you love me
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.93,0:01:12.53,Default,,0,0,0,,But if you don't\NJust let me go
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.68,0:01:16.75,Default,,0,0,0,,Cause teacher
Dialogue: 0,0:01:16.75,0:01:22.44,Default,,0,0,0,,There are things that I don't want to learn
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.48,0:01:28.75,Default,,0,0,0,,And the last one I had
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.75,0:01:32.26,Default,,0,0,0,,Made me cry
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.71,0:01:36.75,Default,,0,0,0,,So I don't want to learn to
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.75,0:01:42.53,Default,,0,0,0,,Hold you, touch you
Dialogue: 0,0:01:43.68,0:01:47.11,Default,,0,0,0,,Think that you're mine
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.64,0:01:51.28,Default,,0,0,0,,Because there ain't no joy
Dialogue: 0,0:01:52.71,0:01:57.06,Default,,0,0,0,,For an uptown boy
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.06,0:02:02.13,Default,,0,0,0,,Whose teacher has told him goodbye
Dialogue: 0,0:02:03.06,0:02:06.31,Default,,0,0,0,,Goodbye
Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.31,0:02:08.31,Default,,0,0,0,,Goodbye
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.31,0:02:12.62,Default,,0,0,0,,When you were just a stranger
Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.04,0:02:18.62,Default,,0,0,0,,And I was at your feet
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.04,0:02:24.22,Default,,0,0,0,,I didn't feel the danger
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.66,0:02:29.42,Default,,0,0,0,,Now I feel the heat
Dialogue: 0,0:02:31.46,0:02:36.04,Default,,0,0,0,,That look in your eyes
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.31,0:02:42.31,Default,,0,0,0,,Telling me no
Dialogue: 0,0:02:42.31,0:02:45.64,Default,,0,0,0,,So you think that you love me
Dialogue: 0,0:02:45.64,0:02:48.97,Default,,0,0,0,,Know that you need me
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.97,0:02:52.44,Default,,0,0,0,,I wrote the song, I know it's wrong
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.44,0:02:55.91,Default,,0,0,0,,Just let me go
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.40,0:02:59.68,Default,,0,0,0,,And teacher
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.68,0:03:01.91,Default,,0,0,0,,There are things
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.91,0:03:06.26,Default,,0,0,0,,That I don't want to learn
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.68,0:03:11.73,Default,,0,0,0,,Oh the last one I had
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.71,0:03:16.48,Default,,0,0,0,,Made me cry
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.73,0:03:20.31,Default,,0,0,0,,So I don't want to learn to
Dialogue: 0,0:03:20.31,0:03:26.84,Default,,0,0,0,,Hold you, touch you
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.84,0:03:30.31,Default,,0,0,0,,Think that you're mine
Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.88,0:03:34.40,Default,,0,0,0,,Because there ain't no joy
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.66,0:03:40.26,Default,,0,0,0,,For an uptown boy
Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.26,0:03:46.40,Default,,0,0,0,,Whose teacher has told him goodbye
Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.88,0:03:48.97,Default,,0,0,0,,Goodbye
Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.97,0:03:52.00,Default,,0,0,0,,Goodbye
Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.57,0:04:28.97,Default,,0,0,0,,So when you say that you need me
Dialogue: 0,0:04:28.97,0:04:32.17,Default,,0,0,0,,That you'll never leave me
Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.17,0:04:36.31,Default,,0,0,0,,I know you're wrong, you're not that strong
Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.31,0:04:38.93,Default,,0,0,0,,Let me go
Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.93,0:04:42.04,Default,,0,0,0,,And teacher
Dialogue: 0,0:04:42.04,0:04:44.84,Default,,0,0,0,,There are things
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.84,0:04:48.66,Default,,0,0,0,,That I still have to learn
Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.66,0:04:58.80,Default,,0,0,0,,But the one thing I have is my pride
Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.46,0:05:03.77,Default,,0,0,0,,Oh so I don't want to learn to
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.77,0:05:08.84,Default,,0,0,0,,Hold you, touch you
Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.55,0:05:13.02,Default,,0,0,0,,Think that you're mine
Dialogue: 0,0:05:13.91,0:05:17.60,Default,,0,0,0,,Because there ain't no joy
Dialogue: 0,0:05:19.73,0:05:23.33,Default,,0,0,0,,For an uptown boy
Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.33,0:05:29.02,Default,,0,0,0,,Who just isn't willing to try
Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.02,0:05:32.40,Default,,0,0,0,,I'm so cold
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.40,0:05:34.88,Default,,0,0,0,,Inside
Dialogue: 0,0:05:35.51,0:05:41.73,Default,,0,0,0,,Maybe just one more try
Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:05.00,Default,,0,0,0,,

What's wrong?


Thanks.

[jairovital]

I have too many files, grab from Youtube, that overlap end and start times between sequential subtitles.

"Tool/Adjust durations" solves all the errors, separating conflicted times.
But how to apply it to hundred of files at once?

Is there a command line for SE?
What parameters/commands/options for such solution?

[Nikse555]

You can use "Adjust durations" on many files via the UI in "Tools" - "Batch convert"

[jairovital]

Originally Posted by jairovital

Interesting what your Python scrip purposes to do.
I'd like to use it.

But I'm receiving this error:

...

What's wrong?


Thanks.

I'll answer my own question:

The file I used as a test is missing string:

; advanced sub station alpha

Now, it works fine.

Thanks.

[GCRaistlin]

Nikse555
Is there any chance that https://github.com/SubtitleEdit/subt...it/issues/7983 will be fixed? You marked it as completed but the issue is still present in 4.0.7.

[jairovital]

Originally Posted by Nikse555

You can use "Adjust durations" on many files via the UI in "Tools" - "Batch convert"

Oh, my!...
I didn't see that!

Wonderful!
Solve all the times issues!

Many thanks!

[oniiz86]

@Nikse555 Is there any chance you could remove the Subtitle Edit version number from the thread title as it's always several versions behind & no longer reflects the current release version, it be greatly appreciated

[oniiz86]

@Nikse555 Thanks but oddly only your first post was altered, the thread title remains unchanged & still reflects version 4.0.4, perhaps a moderator can only change this now?

[markfilipak]

Hi All,

I'm happy with SE except for one thing, and it's probably my fault.

When I click the 'Start time' or 'Duration' up/down arrows, the start time or duration increment/decrement by 100 ms. I'd prefer it increment/decrement by one frame. I have the video loaded in 'Beautify time codes' and 448291 time codes loaded -- the video is over 5 hours long. The video is 24/1.001 FPS, which is also set.

Is there a way to get SE to use the time codes instead of 100 ms? I have searched everywhere for it.

Thanks!--Mark.

[arslan]

Hi Nikse and all forum members,

I would have a suggestion that I believe might improve the functionality of line breaking in the Text box. Here is what I mean:

If I have this in the Text box:

WORDspaceWORDspaceWORDspaceWORDspaceWORD
WORD

and I want to have only 2 words in line 1 and 4 words in line 2, when I hit the Enter right after the second word I get this in the text box:

WORDspaceWORD
spaceWORDspaceWORDspaceWORD
WORD

So there's a space at the beginning of line 2 now, and what used to be line 2 is now line 3 (even though in the Settings I have set a maximum of 2 lines).

Would it be possible to program the Text box to automatically do this:

WORDspaceWORD
WORDspaceWORDspaceWORDspaceWORD

that is, to erase the space at the beginning of line 2 automatically and to keep only 2 lines? That would save a bit of manual line editing.

Thank you very much!

arslan

[tebasuna51]

Originally Posted by oniiz86

@Nikse555 Thanks but oddly only your first post was altered, the thread title remains unchanged & still reflects version 4.0.4, perhaps a moderator can only change this now?

Done.

[oniiz86]

@tebasuna51 Thanks so very much for that, much obliged

[varekai]

Best regards,
varekai