Using Subtitles (.srt files)

Viper007Bond · February 28th, 2009, 11:52 AM

If you want to watch a subtitled video (i.e. an ".avi" with an accompanying ".srt" file), I recommend just using Media Player Classic. Infact I watch all my videos with that player. Incredibly powerful, but a simple interface.

You can download the latest/best version of MPC here: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/

Just extract it to a folder and then double-click the EXE -- no installing required. Once the video is playing, right-click anywhere on the video, select "Subtitles", and then "Enable".

Blayde · February 28th, 2009, 1:48 PM

MPC HC isn't the best version imo, i've compared animated and no animated video, it lacks in several areas.

Regular MPC works just as fine

Kip_6666 · February 28th, 2009, 4:27 PM

There's another modded version, created by same type of spieces that works a lot better:

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Buba · February 28th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blayde

MPC HC isn't the best version imo, i've compared animated and no animated video, it lacks in several areas.

Regular MPC works just as fine

If you have XP, you simply have to use the hc version for evr...

Aiike · March 1st, 2009, 3:30 AM

anyone got any suggestions for mac

Motorhead007 · March 1st, 2009, 6:49 AM

i cant get it to work.
could anyone torrent it already with english sunbitles?

fluke667 · March 1st, 2009, 9:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aiike

anyone got any suggestions for mac

Try Kaffeine or MPlayer images/smilies/cool.gif

Clegko · March 1st, 2009, 5:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aiike

anyone got any suggestions for mac

VLC Player

chitownjeff · March 1st, 2009, 8:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Just extract it to a folder and then double-click the EXE -- no installing required. Once the video is playing, right-click anywhere on the video, select "Subtitles", and then "Enable".

Hey Viper, I tried that. I launched the player, opened the Russian TP, but when I right click, subtitles is greyed out. The SRT file is in the same dir as the avi. All files have the original (same) names.

Any ideas what might be wrong?

TechZ · March 1st, 2009, 8:24 PM

Options. Note the subtitles choice.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/t/te/techz/2009/03/01/Clipboard01.jpg

chitownjeff · March 2nd, 2009, 3:02 AM

Hi Tech -

I read your text and thought you meant go into the subtitles options, but that's just for the style. Your picture shows output options which doesn't have any affect on subtitles.

I did check and made sure the playback options are set to auto load subs, but it still won't show them.

I also tried with Divx player. The subs show up there, but the video is running like 5x speed.

NecroJoe · March 2nd, 2009, 3:27 PM

I can't get it to work either using those (or any that I could find...) settings...

Wardriver · March 2nd, 2009, 6:30 PM

I kind of have the opposite problem. I get the subtitles whether I want them or not. Using MPC, I still get subtitles even though I have the subtitles disabled. If I enable them, I get two different sets of subtitles with slightly different fonts and locations. When I try to play it through my Phillips DVD Divx player, the subtitles are there, and so large that some of them are cut off. I can't disable them or change the font.

dem1urg · March 2nd, 2009, 7:37 PM

Ok. I've been using subtitles in MPC for years. So, here is what you need to do:
1) In the options screenshot above (with Output page selected) in zone named "DirectShow Video" you should choose something with ** (VMR7 or VMR9) because, as you can see in the bottom of the same page, there is written "** Required for loading subtitles". And they mean it. Why is this not default option... I leave this question open for MPC creators.
2) Subtitle file name should be the same as name of the video file you are planning to watch (of course file extension will be different). Otherwise you have to specify subtitles file manually from MPC menu.
3) If you have duplicated subtitles then it means that you probably have "K-lite codecs pack" which comes with "Direct VOB sub". Direct VOB sub is automatically adding subtitles to any video in any player if it finds corresponding subtitle file (with the same name as video). Direct vob sub tray icon should appear during video playback and after clicking on it you should see some options, where most interesting option is "Hide subtitles". Another option is to disable subtitles in MPC.

Militant-Grunt · March 3rd, 2009, 4:57 PM

I like how there is not even a page of responses. I saw a quick clip on you tube, certainly not worth the download IMO.

TG_Bulgaria · March 3rd, 2009, 5:27 PM

Hello people. Try "KMPlayer", it's great for playback all file formats. I personaly use this for everything, even for music, DVD and HDTV. It has no problem at all with subtitles, even if they are with bad timing, you can adjust it with two buttons in a second. Sorry, for my bad english images/smilies/sad.gif

Greetings from Bulgaria images/smilies/smile.gif

chitownjeff · March 5th, 2009, 3:23 AM

dem1urg - thanks that worked! images/smilies/smile.gif

DittoMuch · March 5th, 2009, 4:34 AM

What they lack in originality they make up for with a bit of gruff, what they lack in sophistication they make up for with mind blowing gorgeous women. I don't really get the dynamic of the humour but again in case anyone missed it... well damn russia has some fine women. I mean yes the original UK version does have humour going for it and it is brilliantly put together but end of the day wow like do all russia women look like that?

(85) 911 vs Range Rover(diesel) vs MX5(current gen) host cars around the track results as per order I listed in.

Boxter versus boat wasn't all that bad but it lacked integrity.

News ... well.... Porsche panerama which to me just didn't need to be made and joins a great family of bad choices for Porsche model names, just go back to the numbers already. Get Insured could work well and I do get the humour on that one, gadgets might work out but so far it fell flat.

(The Porsche WideAngle Porsche Basil, Porsche Bermuda, jebus audi's names make more sense, vw'd have more cred, Porsche I'm on my hands and knees stop naming your cars and just go with the numbers. Hell while your at it stop making the SUV and dump the 4 door 911 before you make it.)

Stars is a reasonably priced car... well once again I'm convinced that Montreal and Russia are related, stunning gorgeous women and odd looking guys. The car just isn't legit it doesn't sound right its obviously setup for the track and it misses the mark.

TG_Bulgaria · March 5th, 2009, 11:49 PM

@DittoMuch The russians have very good women, but in Bulgaria we have the best images/smilies/wink.gif

In many polls the bulgarian women is scored in very first place!

Again, sorry for my really poor english images/smilies/sad.gif

Jareb · March 6th, 2009, 11:46 AM

VLC Player opens it with subtitles.

February 28th, 2009, 11:52 AM	#1
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 5:35 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,183 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 292	Using Subtitles (.srt files) If you want to watch a subtitled video (i.e. an ".avi" with an accompanying ".srt" file), I recommend just using Media Player Classic. Infact I watch all my videos with that player. Incredibly powerful, but a simple interface. You can download the latest/best version of MPC here: http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/ Just extract it to a folder and then double-click the EXE -- no installing required. Once the video is playing, right-click anywhere on the video, select "Subtitles", and then "Enable". __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005 Last edited by Viper007Bond; February 28th, 2009 at 11:55 AM.

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Kip_6666 I Bought This Title :o Joined: May 17th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 3,037 Car: Saab 9-3 2.0t @ stage 3 now & Saab Viggen Rep Power: 53	There's another modded version, created by same type of spieces that works a lot better: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html __________________ http://www.internet-memes.com Now with 50% less database error My Flickr

March 1st, 2009, 8:24 PM	#10
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 25 Posts: 2,885 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 197	Options. Note the subtitles choice. __________________ techzonline.net

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NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: 5:24 AM Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 30 Posts: 4,793 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 217	I can't get it to work either using those (or any that I could find...) settings... __________________ There is no such thing as a stupid question.* *but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.

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Aiike Joined: Jul 1st, 2008 Last Online: 6:11 AM Location: Mars Posts: 21 Car: Buggatti (Any) Rep Power: 0	anyone got any suggestions for mac

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Motorhead007 Joined: Sep 22nd, 2008 Last Online: November 4th, 2009 Location: Indiana,USA Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	i cant get it to work. could anyone torrent it already with english sunbitles?

March 2nd, 2009, 3:02 AM	#11
chitownjeff Joined: Aug 25th, 2006 Last Online: October 29th, 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 350 Car: '03 Honda accord Rep Power: 15	Hi Tech - I read your text and thought you meant go into the subtitles options, but that's just for the style. Your picture shows output options which doesn't have any affect on subtitles. I did check and made sure the playback options are set to auto load subs, but it still won't show them. I also tried with Divx player. The subs show up there, but the video is running like 5x speed.

March 2nd, 2009, 6:30 PM	#13
Wardriver Joined: Mar 1st, 2009 Last Online: June 18th, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 4 Car: 2001 Golf TDI Rep Power: 0	I kind of have the opposite problem. I get the subtitles whether I want them or not. Using MPC, I still get subtitles even though I have the subtitles disabled. If I enable them, I get two different sets of subtitles with slightly different fonts and locations. When I try to play it through my Phillips DVD Divx player, the subtitles are there, and so large that some of them are cut off. I can't disable them or change the font.

March 2nd, 2009, 7:37 PM	#14
dem1urg Joined: Mar 2nd, 2009 Last Online: March 18th, 2009 Location: Estonia, Tallinn Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Ok. I've been using subtitles in MPC for years. So, here is what you need to do: 1) In the options screenshot above (with Output page selected) in zone named "DirectShow Video" you should choose something with (VMR7 or VMR9) because, as you can see in the bottom of the same page, there is written " Required for loading subtitles". And they mean it. Why is this not default option... I leave this question open for MPC creators. 2) Subtitle file name should be the same as name of the video file you are planning to watch (of course file extension will be different). Otherwise you have to specify subtitles file manually from MPC menu. 3) If you have duplicated subtitles then it means that you probably have "K-lite codecs pack" which comes with "Direct VOB sub". Direct VOB sub is automatically adding subtitles to any video in any player if it finds corresponding subtitle file (with the same name as video). Direct vob sub tray icon should appear during video playback and after clicking on it you should see some options, where most interesting option is "Hide subtitles". Another option is to disable subtitles in MPC.

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Militant-Grunt Joined: Mar 14th, 2004 Last Online: October 22nd, 2009 Location: New York City Age: 22 Posts: 524 Car: Audi A4 01.0 1.8T Quattro Rep Power: 25	I like how there is not even a page of responses. I saw a quick clip on you tube, certainly not worth the download IMO. __________________ -Militant Grunt 2001.0 Audi A4 1.8T

March 3rd, 2009, 5:27 PM	#16
TG_Bulgaria Joined: Dec 16th, 2008 Last Online: October 8th, 2009 Location: Sofia/Bulgaria Posts: 9 Car: Maserati GranTurismo S LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Hello people. Try "KMPlayer", it's great for playback all file formats. I personaly use this for everything, even for music, DVD and HDTV. It has no problem at all with subtitles, even if they are with bad timing, you can adjust it with two buttons in a second. Sorry, for my bad english Greetings from Bulgaria

March 5th, 2009, 3:23 AM	#17
chitownjeff Joined: Aug 25th, 2006 Last Online: October 29th, 2009 Location: Chi-town Posts: 350 Car: '03 Honda accord Rep Power: 15	dem1urg - thanks that worked!

March 5th, 2009, 4:34 AM	#18
DittoMuch Joined: Oct 29th, 2007 Last Online: July 27th, 2009 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	What they lack in originality they make up for with a bit of gruff, what they lack in sophistication they make up for with mind blowing gorgeous women. I don't really get the dynamic of the humour but again in case anyone missed it... well damn russia has some fine women. I mean yes the original UK version does have humour going for it and it is brilliantly put together but end of the day wow like do all russia women look like that? (85) 911 vs Range Rover(diesel) vs MX5(current gen) host cars around the track results as per order I listed in. Boxter versus boat wasn't all that bad but it lacked integrity. News ... well.... Porsche panerama which to me just didn't need to be made and joins a great family of bad choices for Porsche model names, just go back to the numbers already. Get Insured could work well and I do get the humour on that one, gadgets might work out but so far it fell flat. (The Porsche WideAngle Porsche Basil, Porsche Bermuda, jebus audi's names make more sense, vw'd have more cred, Porsche I'm on my hands and knees stop naming your cars and just go with the numbers. Hell while your at it stop making the SUV and dump the 4 door 911 before you make it.) Stars is a reasonably priced car... well once again I'm convinced that Montreal and Russia are related, stunning gorgeous women and odd looking guys. The car just isn't legit it doesn't sound right its obviously setup for the track and it misses the mark.

March 5th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#19
TG_Bulgaria Joined: Dec 16th, 2008 Last Online: October 8th, 2009 Location: Sofia/Bulgaria Posts: 9 Car: Maserati GranTurismo S LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	@DittoMuch The russians have very good women, but in Bulgaria we have the best In many polls the bulgarian women is scored in very first place! Again, sorry for my really poor english

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