4 Replies Latest reply on Jul 11, 2008 12:24 AM by Ann Bens

Best Font for Subtitles? and other General Subtitling questions?

(MMMM_MMMMMMMM) Jul 10, 2008 9:08 AM

I've never had to use subtitles, until my current project, so I am looking for some general advice and suggestions.

I will be using PPCS3 (on XPpro) as the subtitles (as in the kind that translate a foreign language) will be permanent.

So here are my questions:
1. What is the best font and or what is the most standard font for subtitles? (Font size and other characteristics may be worth mentioning here too.)
2. Is it possible to have an outline around the text as opposed to shadow?
3. What are some general rules of thumb for subtitles that apply to broadcast and cinematic productions?

Thank you.

1. Re: Best Font for Subtitles? and other General Subtitling questions?

Ann Bens Jul 10, 2008 9:59 AM (in response to (MMMM_MMMMMMMM))

Capture some footage from tv which uses subtitles you like (there are many different styles) grab a frame of that footage and import it into Premiere. Open titler and make subtitles on top of this frame. Play around with the fonts, aspect etc until you get the same.
My settings usually are: Arial 40, aspect 80, outer stroke 60.
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2. Re: Best Font for Subtitles? and other General Subtitling questions?

Eddie Lotter Jul 10, 2008 10:08 AM (in response to (MMMM_MMMMMMMM))

See also: FAQ:Why are my titles blurry/wrong?

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Eddie

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3. Re: Best Font for Subtitles? and other General Subtitling questions?

(MMMM_MMMMMMMM) Jul 10, 2008 5:28 PM (in response to (MMMM_MMMMMMMM))

Thanks for the help.

Ann mentions it in passing but I'll make clear for those who like me couldn't find outline in the Titler:

#2. For outline use Outer Stroke. Probably an obvious one for the vets.

Is it true that I should avoid a full white fill colour (R:255 G:255 B:255)?
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4. Re: Best Font for Subtitles? and other General Subtitling questions?

Ann Bens Jul 11, 2008 12:24 AM (in response to (MMMM_MMMMMMMM))

If you do not change the default colour setting, which is off-white (229,229,229), you will be fine
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