Unable to synch subtitles to video in Adobe Encore

[monks19]

Hi. I'm having issues while using Adobe Encore. I'm trying to sync subtitles with a video (for a DVD authoring), but everytime I try, the're completely offsync. If I play the video in either VLC or Subtitle Edit (with the subtitle file), no problem at all.

Also, for some reason the video's time code is completely different in Subtile Edit vs Encore (01:58:54:15 vs 01:58:47:13), despite been at 23.976 (Constant Bit Rate instead of Variable bit rate) and reencoded in Adobe Premiere pro.

Is there any way I can fix this (aside of having to move every single subtitle elements one by one on the timeline) ?

Thanks to let me know.

[smrpix]

It looks like a mismatch between drop frame and non-drop frame timecode -- which is about 3.6 seconds an hour.

All three programs -- VLC, Subtitle Edit and Encore can handle both. Try switching it in the Encore sequence settings, reimport the subs and see if that makes a difference. You may have to play around a bit.

(Also variable bit rate has nothing to do with it.)

[monks19]

It looks like a mismatch between drop frame and non-drop frame timecode -- which is about 3.6 seconds an hour.

All three programs -- VLC, Subtitle Edit and Encore can handle both. Try switching it in the Encore sequence settings, reimport the subs and see if that makes a difference. You may have to play around a bit.

(Also variable bit rate has nothing to do with it.)

Hi. How can I "switch it" exactly ? I'm a bit of a beginner with Encore, sadly and I can't fing any "sequence settings". Unless you meant "project settings" ? That's all I could find.

Thanks to help me out.

[smrpix]

Encore was deprecated years ago and Adobe stopped developing it or updating licenses. As much as I liked it, I do not have a functioning copy to test to give you an answer.

That said. Here are some AI generated instructions. Hopefully this helps. Perhaps others will chime in:

Here's how to change sequence settings in Adobe Encore:
1. Create a New Timeline:

You can create a new timeline by right-clicking in the Project window and selecting "New Timeline".
Alternatively, you can drag your video or image asset to the Timeline window.

2. Access Timeline Properties:

Select the timeline in the Project window or using the tabs at the top of the Timeline window.
Open the Properties palette (Window > Properties).

3. Modify Timeline Properties:

Name: Change the name of the timeline.
Description: Add a text description.
End Action: Define what happens after the timeline finishes playing (e.g., return to a menu).
Other Properties: Depending on the selected asset, you may be able to modify settings like audio tracks or subtitle streams.