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Adding subtitle tracks to movies
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Adding subtitle strings
To add a subtitle string to the track:
1. Use the play controls to locate the frame where you want the new subtitle to start. You
cannot add a subtitle if an existing subtitle occupies the frame.
2. Click Add. A new blank entry appears in the subtitle list, with the cursor positioned in
the Subtitle Text box.
3. Type the subtitle text. Press the Enter key to insert line breaks in the text.
4. Press Ctrl+Enter to confirm the text.
The default duration for new subtitles is set in the Preferences dialog box. See “Changing
DVDit Pro HD’s preferences” on page 159 for details.
Editing subtitle strings
To edit an existing subtitle string:
1. In the subtitle list, double-click the string. The text becomes editable.
2. Type new text, then press Ctrl+Enter to confirm the text.
Changing subtitle start times and durations
To change a subtitle’s start or end frame:
1. In the subtitle list, double-click the subtitle’s In or Out value.
2. Enter a new timecode and press Enter. DVDit Pro HD validates the timecode so that the
subtitle does not overlap other subtitles.
Changing subtitle screen locations
To change a subtitle’s location on the screen:
1. In the subtitle list, select the subtitle. The subtitle text appears in the preview area.
2. Click the text in the preview area. A box with resizing handles appears around the text
block.
3. Drag the text block to the desired location, or click the Position buttons to move the
block horizontally and vertically.
4. Drag the handles to resize the text block. The text within the box does not change size,
but the text flows to fit the new shape.
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DVDit Pro HD provides Safe Area guides to help you keep the text within the visible portion
of the screen. To display the guides, click the View Safe Area button in the upper right of the
preview area. It’s best to keep the text within the inner guide. Movies in 16:9 feature wide
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