2

Very simple question regarding VLC. I researched and found nothing.

I need to "record" a short clip from a DVD while the keeping the subtitles. So I start playing the segment and the subtitles show up fine. Then I stop recording and look at the saved file. The saved filed has not "captured" the subtitles. I need an elegant solution to have the subs be recorded. This should be very simple but for some reason the "record" button does not include the subs even though while recording they are being displayed. In the end, I want to use the captures to make GIFs with subs. I want to use the included subs from the DVD and not have to resort to .srt files.

http://wiki.robotz.com/index.php/Recording_Video_With_VLC

^ I read this as well.

Improve this question

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
0

As far as I know, subtitles are generally on a separate file, .srt, that are overlaid onto the movie,so that explains why vlc won't record it. If you get the movie and subtitle files you can burn the subs on then cut as you like.

Improve this answer
6
  • This is what I thought. Needlessly adds extra steps. Why won't it just record "what I see" when playing? While playing it shows the subs, but the saved file has it omitted.
    – Snerd
    Commented Jan 31, 2015 at 23:16
  • 1
    You could create a .srt file of your own to play over your video section, does seem like a bit of a hassle
    – tfp456
    Commented Jan 31, 2015 at 23:23
  • 1
    ehow.co.uk/how_6901846_create-srt-file.html
    – tfp456
    Commented Jan 31, 2015 at 23:24
  • How about how to create an .srt file straight from the DVD?
    – Snerd
    Commented Jan 31, 2015 at 23:24
  • Also I found the limitation on VLC. vinitneo.com/2009/07/record-videos-with-vlc-media-player
    – Snerd
    Commented Jan 31, 2015 at 23:25

You must log in to answer this question.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged .