received translations (also: subs!)

[bubonicwoodchuk]

Well, it's August 20 in my timezone and I've got several translated parts already, so kudos to those of you who finished ahead of schedule

Comments

[fandomonymous]

Is there an automatic/mechanical way to add 12 seconds to each timestamp? It seems like something easy to automate (coming form a mathematician). If so, that would VERY EASILY convert Subs 1 to Subs 2-but-German, which would be fantastic. :D

[bubonicwoodchuk]

It definitely sounds like there should be, but I can't think of anything off the top of my head! I know it can be done in Excel but Notepad is another matter entirely.

[fandomonymous]

Ugh, Notepad...there is a search/replace, but if the timestamps are in minutes:seconds (as opposed to pure number-of-seconds) it might be a little problematic. *sighs* If I had more time I'd offer to just do the conversion myself, but I'm already waist deep in grad school stuff and haven't even received my beta yet!

[eithne_ame]

Out of curiosity I've tried to open German subs in Subtitle Workshop, Subtitles Modifier and Subtitle Converter (I've previously worked with the first and just googled the second and the third), but all three progs say the subs are either corrupted or non-existent. Random .srt file from my PC opens fine. Is it just me or?.. FML

Sorry for being of no help.

[olivia_y]

I'm not sure if this is helpful but I can read Chinese text, so replacing them with English counterparts wouldn't be of much difficulty (unless the sentence structures are completely reversed or something).

[bubonicwoodchuk]

It is very helpful! :D If we decide to go with option 2 you would definitely be the go-to person for that.

[hey_larry]

You missed me! I volunteered to either sub or edit/proofread, and since I wasn't chosen as proofreader, I assumed I'd sub?

[bubonicwoodchuk]

Ah, my apologies! I'll add you right away.

[hey_larry]

Oh and also, I think my subtitle software can add seconds to every line without going through it one by one.

[bubonicwoodchuk]

Which program do you use?

[hey_larry]

DivXLand Media Subtitler. :)

[hey_larry]

I tried moving it 12 seconds...tell me if it works. http://www.sendspace.com/file/f3xmhx

[x_unitydivides]

i'm really confused.. i would like an english translation but how would i do that? i have a mac so i kinda dont know how to put it all together.

ps. i cant express enough how much nutellas im willing to send you guys for this whole project!!

[bubonicwoodchuk]

We haven't got the entire thing done yet, but when we are done, I'm going to release one entire film with the subs already added on to it for everyone. That way nobody has to add anything after that, they can just download and enjoy. :)

[x_unitydivides]

youre amazing !! thanks! ;D