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The Amara subtitle editor[br]is a simple and fun to use platform.

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In this video we will show you [br]how to use it to translate.

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Before you get started, [br]make sure to check out

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the Subtitling Guidelines, over here.

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Generally, the guidelines include;[br]having less than 42 characters,

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are less than two lines

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and remain visible[br]long enough to be read.

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More information on guidelines [br]can be found here.

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In the translation mode

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the source language [br]is on the bottom left of the editor

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and your target language is on its right.

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Type your translation[br]in the box below the video.

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If needed, remember to translate

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the title and description, [br]over here, too,

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When you're done translating, [br]click on start syncing

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to bring up the timeline.

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The timecodes of the translation [br]are copied from the source language,

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but you can alter them [br]with the timing tool.

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You can copy or clear the timing, [br]or move and adjust them on the timeline.

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The lock icon keeps the source language [br]and target language scrolling together

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and unlocking it [br]allows the target language

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to scroll independently,

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in case you need to realign the timecodes.

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This is especially useful [br]when the number of characters

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in the target language

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is vastly different from that [br]of the source language.

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Last but not least,[br]time to review!

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Make sure to look[br]for any orange warning signs

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that tell you that your subtitles [br]don't follow the guidelines.

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To learn more about [br]how to use the Amara Editor

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check out the links [br]in the description box below

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or leave us a comment.

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Thank you for watching [br]and Happy Subtitling!