Expanding your audience by targeting multiple demographics is a powerful strategy. ContentFries simplifies this process, enabling you to overlay translations onto your videos effortlessly. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to enhance your videos with multilingual subtitles.
Step 1: Polish Your Primary Transcript
The accuracy of your primary transcript directly influences the quality of your translations. Before proceeding, ensure your transcript is free of typos and grammatical errors. Use the subtitles editor within ContentFries to make these adjustments. A clean, accurate transcript is the foundation for effective translations.
Step 2: Set the Desired Timings for Your Subtitles
Timing is crucial for subtitle readability. In the subtitles editor, specify the number of characters for your subtitles. This step is vital because ContentFries relies on the timing set in your primary subtitles when generating translations. Proper timing ensures that your subtitles are synchronized with your video's audio, providing a seamless viewing experience across different languages.
Step 3: Translate and Pick the Desired Language
ContentFries supports an extensive array of languages, offering you the flexibility to translate your videos into Spanish, Chinese, German, Slovak, and many others. To translate your subtitles:
Navigate to the translation feature within the context editor.
Select the "Translate" option.
Choose your desired language from the dropdown menu.
Your primary English subtitles (or other supported source language) can now be translated into your selected language, ready to be overlaid on your video.
Please Note: The translation feature is currently in beta and is accessible through the context editor, which is optimized for short-form content. We have not extensively tested translations for videos longer than 15 minutes. Keep this limitation in mind, as the translation functionality might not work for longer videos.
Conclusion:
By following these steps, you can significantly increase your video's reach and accessibility. ContentFries makes it straightforward to add multiple translations to your video, allowing you to engage with a global audience. Remember to review and adjust your translations to ensure accuracy and cultural relevance. Happy content creation!