How to run dvd and read subtitle from other file

[amizurr]

Hi

I run on my computer DVD (from the dvd drive) with microsoft media player. this DVD has close cuptions only I downloaded subtitles in srt format. How do I run the dvd and read the subtitle from the srt file?
I use Vobsub and I don't want to copy the dvd to my computer.

Thanks,
ami

[machf]

IIRC, there was one program that could be used for that... let me check.

OK, this is it: DVDSubber. I guess that's what you're looking for...

[manusse]

You can also do this with SubtitleCreator (Help->Manual for instructions).
Cheers
Manusse

[amizurr]

Thanks guys, I can see subtitle on top of the DVD.
Do you know how I can sync the movie and subtitle? I have offset of 30 sec. I tried to do it from the Vobsub but with no success.

thanks,
ami

[manono]

Hi-

To have the subtitle play 30 seconds earlier, open the IDX in Notepad and add this just above the first timestamp:

delay: -00:00:30:00

If you want it to play later, remove the minus sign. Now, that works with DirectVobSub, but I don't know for sure that it works when using DVDSubber (having never used it). If not, and if a negative 30 second delay is correct, then open the IDX in Sub Resynch (comes in the VobSub package), and then save it as a new IDX. That will erase the typed in delay and change all the timestamps.

[celtic_druid]

Srt, not vobsubs though. You could use something like Subtitle Workshop to delay the subs.

Media Player Classic I believe can also play DVD's with external subs. Should also be able to delay them.

[manono]

Oh yeah, you're right. Thanks for the correction. I was just reading from the previous post where he said, "I tried to do it from the Vobsub but with no success. The first post says he's working with SRTs.

[manusse]

If you are using SubtitleCreator to preview your subs, you can also add the delay needed and check the result immediately.

Cheers

Manusse