Okay, so I was messing around with subtitles the other day, and I stumbled upon this thing called Columbo Subs. I’d never heard of it before, but it sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot. Here’s how it went down:
What I Started With
First, I needed something to work with. I grabbed a video file – just a regular movie I had lying around. I also made sure I had a basic text editor. You know, something simple like Notepad, nothing fancy.
Diving In
I started by searching for “Columbo Subs,” and found some info about it. Turns out, It’s all about timing and syncing, which sounded a bit complicated, but, hey, I’m always up for a challenge.
- Opened the video: First things first, I opened the video file in a media player. I used VLC because it’s what I usually use, and It’s got some handy features.
- Notepad: Then, I opened my trusty Notepad. I was ready to start typing out the subtitles.
The Process
It was a bit tedious, to be honest. I had to play the video, listen to the dialogue, and then type it out in Notepad. The tricky part was getting the timing right. I’d write down the start and end times for each line, trying to match the dialogue as closely as possible.
I’d play a few seconds, pause, type, play, pause, type. It was like a dance between me, the video, and Notepad. Sometimes I’d nail the timing on the first try, other times… well, let’s just say there was a lot of rewinding and adjusting.
And you will meet some issue during the process, the content is not align, the time not correct.
The Result
After a while – and I mean a while – I had a text file full of dialogue and timestamps. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a start. I learned a lot about how subtitles work, and I definitely gained a new appreciation for the people who do this professionally!
It was a fun little experiment, and I’m glad I tried it. Would I do it again? Maybe, if I had a lot of time on my hands. It’s definitely not a quick process, but it’s satisfying to see the end result.
