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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:39 am Post subject: Querbeet Post Rating: 0

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Embedded Multilingual Subtitles

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Post your feedback, suggestions, comments on the subtitles here. Help us improve our subtitles.
Do not ask or request subtitles here. Thank you!

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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:59 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Here's a topic that we discussed internally for a while. We would like to know your opinion about it.

Embedded Multilingual Subtitles

Those of you who downloaded any of our 2009 releases probably noticed that we switched away from AVI in favor of MKV. This has brought about a number of benefits: much smaller files (and therefore faster downloads), full DVD resolution (480p anamorphic widescreen instead of the smaller 704x396), compatibility with upcoming DivX Plus hardware, and the option to embed softsubs (both SRT and ASS) with the video.

Now the question is: Would you prefer embedded softsubs instead of hardsubs? Here are some pros and cons of embedded softsubs:

Pros:
- font family, size and color can be changed according to your preferences
- sharper edges
- multiple languages in one video file
- can be turned off

Cons:
- not as fancy as hardsubs (most hardware players will only display SRT)
- karaoke must still be hardsubbed

Your opinions matter, so let us know what you think!

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I've always been a proponent of softsubs (SRT). I think it's one of the most flexible and compatible formats available. It works for almost all players and consoles. It's probably the more convenient format, and not likely to give much people hassle, or troubles.

Personally, I never really cared for fancy coloring and styles. As long as I'm able to see, read, and understand the text, that is all that matters.

It's awesome that you want our opinions. Thanks to everyone at Querbeet for all your efforts and hard work you put into your subbing! Gambatte!

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:29 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I love softsubs. It's great to be able to adjust the subs to whatever screen I am using. What looks good on my laptop doesn't look so great on the TV.

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:56 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Softsubs. I don’t really care about fancy looking subtitles. I like being able to adjust things according to my preference.

Embedded subs only is ok with me. As long as I can turn them on and of and change font size I'm happy. Smile

P.S. Thank you guys for subbing all these wonderful dramas.

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I can live with HS and SS.

Only got problems with .ssa or .ass and vlc. My player didnt show this subs on paused movie.
Some Subbers use to small fonts for the hardsub.

I watch an computer and can handle all formats and love the new mkv (480p) from Querbeet.

I like the idea of the embedded subs.
This subs can turned off. No need for new RAWs, if i find a srt in my language (german).

Will Querbeet switch to multilanguage subs with embedded mkv format?

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:00 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

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Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I hope you will continue to provide either soft subs or hard subbed rather than embedded subs only. I have not been able to make the embedded subs work (I tried to follow the steps listed by Rollins when he started doing embedded subs). For those, I decided to wait until the subbing was over, and the soft subs released. But if you do go to embedded subs only, I will make a greater effort, because I really like your subbing work. Thanks for all the shows you have done so far!

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:54 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

If you're going to go with mkv then imo embedded softsubs is the obvious choice. It's better looking, has more options and anything that can play mkv should be able to do embedded softsubs. Especially for a group like querbeet who wants to do german subs too it can be very usefull to be able to have 2 subtitle tracks.

Your cons are bit odd as i havent heard of a hardware player that does mkv but not .ass subs, are there any? And there's nothing wrong with hardsubbing the karaoke, a lot of groups do that. (well, anime groups =P)

Just make sure you get rid of your watermark. I dont want to download the mkv just to de-mux the subs ;)

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

one more pros I think eye forgot to include:

As you all know, our files are smaller than RAW, and we believe the quality is on par with the RAW (or even better =P) so with embedded subs, you can turn off the subtitle, and watch them like watching RAW, with smaller size.

So our target will be both who need the subtitle, and those who dont.

The only drawback is you need to wait a little longer. I think it still worth it. The discussion thread will be less spoiler because everybody will watch at the same time, pinch

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