EZTitles

Open/DVD, Teletext and Closed Captions Subtitles

SD and HD resolutions

Supported PAL and NTSC resolution in 4x3 and 16x9 (anamorphic) mode, HD 720, HD 1080 and HD 1080 Anamorphic.

In most popular subtitle formats

PAC, 890, EBU, ASCII, Unicode ASCII, Windows Media Player SAMI, Win2020 ASCII, DAS, Softitler TXT as well as Custom defined format. Complete list of supported formats is available here.

Closed Captioning

You can prepare your captions without even leaving your home and deliver them in various well-known closed captions file formats like the Cheetah .CAP, CPC .Onl and the Scenarist's .SCC captions for DVD authoring.

For most popular DVD authoring systems

In SD and HD resolutions. Text script formats and high quality anti-aliased images are available for the following systems: Sonic Scenarist HDMV (BluRay) and Advanced Contents (HD-DVD), Adobe Encore DVD, Apple DVD Studio Pro, Spruce DVD Maestro, Final Cut Pro, etc. Complete list of supported authoring systems is available here.

Define your Custom Formats

If your authoring system or file format is not supported by our software, you can define your own layouts. Almost every element of the exported file is customizable.

Digital Cinema ready

Supports Texas Instruments CineCanvas™ XML- based subtitles for DLP Cinema™ projection system and the SMPTE 428-7-2007 DCDM (Digital Cinema Distribution Master) XML specifications.

Colors

EZTitles supports color subtitles in Teletext and Open/DVD modes. The limitations of the currently chosen format or authoring system are considered.

Multi language support

EZTitles supports all Western, Central and East European, East Asian, Arabic, Hebrew and Persian languages.

Fast and Effective

Keyboard only operation

The most practical feature for the experienced users is that the program can be fully operated by using only the keyboard, increasing the productivity significantly. There are shortcuts for all important actions used in the subtitling process.

Shot Change Detection

One of the truly remarkable features of EZTitles 3.5 is the automatic snap to shot changes during the time coding. And there are also tools that allow you to fix already created subtitles.
The detection works in background so you can still use EZTitles at its full potential while the video file is processed.

Timeline

It displays not only the audio and the video but the subtitles and the shot change boundaries as well. Navigation is as simple as it could get. For example, you can drag the subtitle’s in and out-cues to a new position just using the mouse. And that will automatically snap to shot changes boundaries.

Spell Checker

Highlights the spelling errors as you type. Also a list with suggestions for the misspelled word, custom dictionary, etc. is available. These features require MS Word or Open Office with support for the languages used.

Comprehensive checks

Done in background, they indicate inconsistent cues, reading speed and safe area problems. The Checks command allows you to check against various conditions: cues and reading speed problems, safe area, raised subtitles, intervals between subtitles, etc.

Fully customizable shortcuts and toolbars

Shortcuts and toolbars are made to suit your individual style with floating and docked toolbars, changeable layout and visual style.

Project Manager

The easiest way to create different project pre-sets to meet the individual requirements of your customers. Thus every time you start a new file you don't need to go through all the pages to verify the settings.

What You See Is What You Get

The subtitle text is displayed and edited over the video so you can adjust the subtitle properties depending on the underlying picture.

TV out

If your computer has two monitors or TV out, the second display can be used for full screen preview.

Easy to Use

Windows compliant application

All standard Windows editing and navigation techniques are supported, allowing anyone familiar with the Windows user interface to run the program without any special training.

Unlimited Undo/Redo

Undo/redo commands are available for text editing and all other commands.

Find and Replace

These standard commands are also supported to save significant amount of time over the working process.

Lists with thumbnails - fast and easy navigation

List of all subtitles is displayed on the right side of the screen, containing the subtitle attributes and the corresponding picture. Small icons next to the subtitle indicates duration and safe area problems.

Preview Mode

The preview mode shows the movie and the subtitles as it will be played in the final product. The user has full control over the video playback and can change the In- and Out-cues if a lack of synchronization is found.

Video Playback and Navigation

Speed-up and keep speech understandable

Advanced audio filter is implemented that allows you to play at speeds 1.5x and 2x without pitching the audio. In this way you can preview the movie at 1.5x speed and thus save significant amount of time.

Frame-accurate positioning

Audio scrubbing is available in single frame forward/backward. This feature allows you to pinout cues with a precision up to a single frame!

Fast access to all parts of the movie

The movie can be played forward and backward with speed from 0.1x to 400x. Audio is available in speeds up to 4x.

Variety of Video Sources

From Video File

MPEG1, MPEG2, AVI,WMV (with embedded time code) and Apple QuickTime .MOV video files are supported. All installed codec can be used, including DivX and Xvid.

Import video from DVD

Import video directly from your DVD drive using the installed on your computer DVD decoders. For best quality you can try with one of the DVD decoders we recommend:

• Integrated in Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate editions DVD MPEG-2 decoder;
• Elecard MPEG-2 Decoder;
• Integrated with CyberLink PowerDVD MPEG-2 decoder;
• GPL MPEG-1/2 DirectShow Decoder.

Capture from VCR or DV

If your movie is on a video tape you can use the video capture features. EZTitles allows you to record the video on the hard disk drive and simultaneously create/edit subtitles on the same file.

Live Video

The video coming from the VCR is displayed directly on the screen and the playback can be controlled with the VCR remote control. Timecode reader is required for subtitling in Live Video mode.

Multi-user LAN Environment

Perfect solution for large subtitling companies. EZTitles has lots of advantages in multi-user network environment. You can share subtitles and video files on the network and enjoy configuring common presets and templates with great ease.

System Requirements

PC, 1.4GHz Processor, 512 MB RAM, 20 GB Hard Disk Drive.

Windows 7/Vista/XP.

DirectShow, VFW or IEEE1394 FireWire device if video capture is needed.

Sony PS2 Compatible timecode reader is required for subtitling in Live Video mode.