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Movie files

A workcopy or proxy is a movie file used to create subtitles. It is usually a low resolution version of the master movie.

 

The recommended softwares and formats are:

•Adobe Premiere: mpeg-1

•Compressor: mp4 H264

•VirtualDub: DivX AVI

 

Lemony Pro can create a workcopy files. You find these options in the reel editor, media tab.

To be able to do convert files, you will need a compatible encoder installed, for example the included FFmpeg plug-in.

 

Frame accuracy

If you want to be able to step frame-by-frame, you need to encode your video using a 1-frame keyframe (or M1N1 for mpeg videos).

 

Audio files

The audio waveform can be displayed in the timeline if you provide a separate audio file.

Once loaded, the waveform can be used to audio scrubbing.

 

Lemony Pro can extract audio from movie files. You find these options in the reel editor, media tab.

To be able to do extract the audio, you will need a compatible encoder installed, for example the included FFmpeg plug-in.

 

Scene changes

Scene changes can be displayed in the timeline if you provide them in a separate file.

Once loaded, you can jump between scenes, and use them to snap times.

 

Lemony Pro can extract the scenes from movie files. You find these options in the reel editor, media tab.

To be able to do extract the scenes, you will need a compatible video analyzer installed, for example the included HandySaw DS plug-in.

 

Background

Your reel can have a background image, which can be a high quality screenshot of your master movie.

You can use this background as a reference to position your subtitles in the right place on screen.

 

You find these options in the reel editor, media tab.