Using Subtitles

This is a short guide on how to use FastStream's subtitles/closed captioning features.

Figure 1: Subtitles/Closed Captioning Menu Button

Figure 2: Labelled Subtitles Menu

Adjust Subtitles Appearance

To configure the appearance of the subtitles, click "Subtitle Settings" in the subtitles menu

Tip: To make subtitles scale with the size of the player, specify font-size in variable width units vw

Figure 3: Subtitle Settings Panel

To adjust the vertical position of the subtitles, click and drag the subtitles on the player to the desired position.

Fix Subtitle Timings

FastStream can offset subtitle timings to align it with the video.

1. Click the subtitle resync tool button over the misaligned track. It looks like an hourglass:
2. Click and drag the subtitles to adjust offset

Tip: With the resync tool enabled, play the video to monitor voice activity.

Figure 4: Subtitle Resync Interface