The Subtitles Layer in mimoLive is designed to display text captions or subtitles on your live stream or recorded video. This layer is ideal for enhancing accessibility, translating spoken content, or adding captions to clarify audio in your broadcast.
Key Features
SRT or SBV File Support
The Subtitles Layer supports importing standard subtitle files in SRT or SBV formats, making it easy to integrate pre-written captions into your live broadcast.
Real-Time Caption Display
Display subtitles in sync with your content by manually or automatically managing the timing of captions from the imported file.
Customizable Appearance
You can fully customize the look of your subtitles, including font, size, alignment, colors, shadow effects, and margins, ensuring the subtitles match your broadcast’s style and readability standards.
Animation Effects
Subtitles can fade in and out with customizable fade durations, creating smooth transitions that blend seamlessly with the video.
User Interface
Content Section
- SRT or SBV Format: Import an SRT or SBV file to load the subtitles. The timing data is automatically read and applied during playback.
- Preview and edit individual subtitle entries directly within the layer if needed.
Animation Section
- Fade Duration: Control how quickly subtitles appear and disappear by adjusting the fade duration slider.
Geometry Section
- Adjust the left, right, and bottom margins to position subtitles precisely on the screen. This ensures they don’t overlap with important visual elements.
Appearance Section
- Font and Size: Choose the font and text size for your subtitles.
- Text Alignment: Align subtitles to the left, center, or right.
- Drop Shadow: Enable and customize shadow effects for better readability against complex backgrounds.
- Outline: Add an outline around the text to improve visibility on bright or cluttered visuals.
Example Uses
Live Events
Use the Subtitles Layer to display captions for live events, making the content accessible to a broader audience.
Translation
Provide real-time translation of spoken content by importing subtitle files in multiple languages.
Video Editing
Add professional-looking captions to recorded video segments before publishing or exporting.
The Subtitles Layer is an essential tool for creating engaging and inclusive live streams or video productions, providing seamless integration of captions with full customization options.
