Forum: Subtitling
Topic: How to get started in the subtitling business
Poster: interpretwhisky
Post title: Free software
[quote]José Henrique Lamensdorf wrote:
My point was that while there is NO decent free software for DVD authoring, nor DTP, and several other purposes, after all these years, I'm subtitling video mostly with free or cheapware. For the record:
a) I tried programs with different price tags, and still preferred the free ones, even if I had to pay a USD 3-digit figure for them; and
b) I do know my way inside out audio and video in the dark (I actually practiced threading a 16 mm film through a Victor Kalart projector - not the usual Bell & Howell - until I was able to do it blindfolded in less than 20 seconds; this should give you an idea).
So while some old hands will tell you that you'll never be a pro using freeware, or without the $$$$ software, I am.
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That's really interesting to hear. Good news!
Topic: How to get started in the subtitling business
Poster: interpretwhisky
Post title: Free software
[quote]José Henrique Lamensdorf wrote:
My point was that while there is NO decent free software for DVD authoring, nor DTP, and several other purposes, after all these years, I'm subtitling video mostly with free or cheapware. For the record:
a) I tried programs with different price tags, and still preferred the free ones, even if I had to pay a USD 3-digit figure for them; and
b) I do know my way inside out audio and video in the dark (I actually practiced threading a 16 mm film through a Victor Kalart projector - not the usual Bell & Howell - until I was able to do it blindfolded in less than 20 seconds; this should give you an idea).
So while some old hands will tell you that you'll never be a pro using freeware, or without the $$$$ software, I am.
[/quote]
That's really interesting to hear. Good news!