How to make SUBTITLES?

[Theos]

I want to make subtitles. Is it possible to make subtitles for a VCD witch are switchable or is this only possible for SVCD?
If so, how do I make them?
I couldn't find anything about this in the tutorials


ThanX

[Truman]

VCD do not support switchable subs.

[chodges84]

Theos, do you mean, you want to make your own subtitles? I wanted to for my home vids, but couldnt figure out how? Does anyone know?

All i want to do is type in the subtitles myself and have them come in at the right time, and they must be selectable. Surely some1 must know.

[binkyaut]

chodges -
check here:
http://www.vcdhelp.com/subsvirtual.htm

[z68h]

is there a webpage where you can download the subtitles for movies? i thought that i remember seeing that somewhere. or am i completely lost?

thanks,

Mark

[Tomas]

subtitles try:
http://dvd.box.sk

[Truman]

chodges84, there is a (hard) way. Use SubStationAlpha to write and sync the subtitles, save the script (*.ssa) and convert the .ssa to a series of bitmaps with MaestroSBT. These subtitles you can mux with submux or I-Author. It is not easy, but it is possible.

[merchtemeagle]

In Sub Station Alpha, use wav-files to time the subtitles. Then when you frameserve with VirtualDub, you can 'give' the subtitles along with the video.

[poopyhead]

don't think that many standalone dvd players even support switchable subtitles (only hardcoded onto the video is supported)