Instructions for translating a video's subtitles
The technical process is not very complicated. Just follow the instructions below step-by-step. If you are unsure how to proceed, ask someone you know who understands computers well.
- In the course, write down the code of the video you wish to translate. It appears right above the video, to the right of the description. It looks something like this: [A020-M030-V010-Intro].
- If there is a computer translation of the video transcript in your language, make sure that is selected.
- Just below the video, click on the link "Download SubRip (.srt) file". Click on that link to download the file. Use the video code as the file name, with the extension ".txt". For example, A020-M030-V010-Intro.txt.
- Edit that file using a "plain text" editor, such as Notepad. Do not use a word processor such as Microsoft Word or LibreOffice to do this.
- Translate or modify the text, without changing the timing code (see explanation below).
- Save the file, then use the form below to upload it.
Example transcript file
Below is an example of the text of a transcript. You will not see the colours shown here.
The black text is what you should translate into your language. The red text is timing information, do not change this! The blue **** and ==== indicate headers. Leave them in place. [A015-M010-V050] is the video's code. Also leave in place.
1 00:00:03,880 --> 00:00:10,120 **** Discover the Great Commission - Part A [A015-M010-V050] Welcome back. We are now going to start looking at what motivates Christians to 2 00:00:10,140 --> 00:00:15,330 get involved in the expansion of God's kingdom. I can't speak on behalf of my 3 00:00:15,330 --> 00:00:20,640 friends and colleagues, but I can speak for myself. 4 00:01:55,560 --> 00:02:00,390 ===== A number of occasions Jesus' command for His church to go out, is often referred to as the "Great