Vhs to dvd with closed captioning

i was able to transfer video clips from a vhs tape to a dvd (vcr > camcorder > mac) in iMovie then export to iDVD and burn the disk thereafter. I need the closed captioning to be tagged along to a dvd disk. How?
Thanks

The National Captioning Institute (NCI) could also be helpful. Here's a site with info on decoders (so if the TV option didn't work, you could possibly use a process like VCR/decoder/camcorder/to Mac
http://www.ncihelpdesk.org/index.php?c=30&kat=Decoder%2FAudioLink
Here's NCI's description of captioning, "Closed captioning is the process whereby captions are converted to electronic codes and inserted in the regular television signal, specifically on Line 21, a portion of the picture normally not seen. There are 525 horizontal lines in the television picture. Line 21 appears at the top of the picture and occurs just prior to the start of the lines carrying picture information." (see www.ncicap.org)
John

Similar Messages

DSP CRASHES ON BUILD WITH CLOSED CAPTION FILE

I've done a search but haven't found a problem similar to mine yet.
I'm using DSP 2.05 and trying to author a DVD with closed captioning. Every time I go to Build/Format, whether it's to a DVD-R or a Disc image DSP shuts down with no error messages at all.
I can successfully Build/Format the same project to a DVD-R or Disc image if I leave out the closed captioning file(.SCC).
Any ideas what the problem might be?
Please let me know if you need more information.
Thanks for any suggestion!

Thanks for the suggestion!
I trashed all the parsing files and anything that wasn't vital but haven't tried the Preferences yet. I'll try it and see what happens.

Converting VHS to DVD with preserved closed captions

Can this be done via DV capture?
I'm trying to convert some of my old out of print VHS tapes to DVD, since they are obscure enough to probably never see an official DVD release. I figured firewire/DV would be perfect for the job because...well, my Mac already has that built-in. My intended workflow is to capture via DV using an ADS Pyro A/V Link analog->DV converter box (see tip below if you're trying something similar by the way).
Anyway, being the quasi-perfectionist that I am, I'd like to make as close a copy to the original as possible, preserving the closed captions. In researching this I've found that this data is stored in "line 21" which is normally not a viewable portion of the video signal, rather like metadata. I have read that DV does support this data in the "VAUX" data area, however before I even begin, I am concerned that any step of my intended workflow might not preserve this data (reencoding in the converter box, transferring into iMovie/FCP, reencoding onto DVD). I presume that any amount of editing to the captured video will hose the captions if they are preserved, but I'd only shorten the black padding at the beginning and ending of the program if anything, which I can't imagine would scramble it too bad.
I have read many suggestions of just manually transposing the CC text to subtitles instead, however since the DVD spec does support true closed captions, I figure it's gotta be possible somehow.
I'd like to be able to do this without purchasing a PCI capture card. And I'd also like to be able to do this without spending $6000 on a certain Mac captioning app (a ridiculous price for functionality which in my opinion should be free). I've seen some pretty cheap VCR+DVD combo standalone units on the market, but I'd like to think my Mac, as expensive as it was, will suffice.
Am I asking too much? Should I just give it a try to see if everything magically works? And if my current setup is not up to this task, what sort of setup would I need to realize my goal?
(Tip: By the way, if anyone is trying to convert VHS to DVD with a similar setup, be warned that the marketers of such analog->DV converter boxes generally don't mention that you'll also need a time base corrector (TBC) to do anything useful with less-than-perfect analog source video; I've found that without such a device, the video tends to drop frames like mad on rough spots of the source tape [I'm talking drops measured in seconds]. Too bad TBCs cost more than the converter box itself usually. Odd that those VCR+DVD combo boxes ostensibly must have a built-in TBC by definition, and yet often are cheaper than a standalone TBC...)
Power Mac G4 dual 867 Mirrored Drive Doors Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Ok well I tested it by going VCR->DV converter->iMovie->iDVD, and the closed captions were lost at some point. The tape does have closed captions when played in the VCR, and I know my DVD player displays closed captions properly (I tested a commercial disc both in the Mac and in a standalone DVD player and those showed captions), but the DVD I created doesn't display closed captions either in the Mac DVD Player or the standalone unit.
So...anyone think maybe importing into Final Cut Pro and burning with DVD Studio Pro would work better for this than iMovie? I imagine there would be no difference (since iDVD uses the same Compressor app as DVDSP).
So I guess I'm stuck. At this point I can't even use the DVD/VCR dub machine since it won't allow dubbing of copy-protected tapes (even though this tape will likely never see a DVD release and it's crappy VHS quality anyway and it's just for my own personal use as a backup)...any suggestions?

Open with "Closed Captioning" on, or always show CC

I want to have my projects start with "closed captioning". I tried to down load the little SWF file, from the third party, recommended elseware, but it doesn't seem to work. It says it was made for Captivate 4, and I'm using 5.
Any help? Is there another way to set CC as the default?

Robert, I think the issue here is that after you insert the new slide and drag it to the first of the presentation, you then defeat the purpose of adding the new slide because you then configure THAT slide to execute the advanced action to set the variable.
The point of introducing a new slide is to introduce a delay that gives the presentation time to "settle" before turning on the Closed Captioning.
The bottom line is that you insert the slide, move it to the beginning and configure the timing for perhaps .1 or .2 seconds. THEN execute the action on the SECOND slide.
Give that a try and see if things improve.
Cheers... Rick
Helpful and Handy Links
Captivate Wish Form/Bug Reporting Form
Adobe Certified Captivate Training
SorcerStone Blog
Captivate eBooks

Problems with Closed Captioning (subtitles)

The last upgrade of the STB software fixed many of the problems with closed captioning. However, there are still a number of problems. For those of us with hearing impairment, it would really be nice if they got it right. Now, at least all of the closed captioned dialog shows up (which it didn't used to do -- before, it would overwrite itself on certain stations). However, some of the dialog shows up on the screen for only a fraction of a second -- too fast to read it. Please help us hearing impaired people!!!!!

http://forums.verizon.com/vrzn/board/message?board.id=FiOS_TV&thread.id=679
Message Edited by CSimpson on 11-03-2008 01:20 PM

Encoding videos with closed captioning / subtitles

Now that closed captioning is supported on videos rented / purchased from iTMS, it is clear that the functionality is now supported on the Apple TV. Is anyone aware of any tool(s) that allow subtitles to be included? I already can embed the subtitles into the video using the various tools, but I am seeking a way to have true closed captioning that can be toggled on / off.
As far as I know, the MP4 container does not support any type of subtitles in the container format. Therefore, Apple must be using a different format for its videos. Is it proprietary or some standard container format?

Do not confuse Subtitles with Closed Captioning. For now, the only way to support subtitles is to place them in the video.

How can I browse movies with Closed Captioning?

I want to be able to browse movies with CC, and can't find a way to quickly do this. I used to with the Powersearch feature, but I can't find it within the new iTunes. It makes looking for movies a very long and frustrating experience, since not having closed captioning is not an option for me.

OK i replied with the idea of repurposing ``genres because that would give you what you want. I do not think there is any way else in iTunes 11.0.1
So if you created a Closed Caption Genre and assigned it to all your closed caption films, when you browse Genre and select Closed Caotion then all those films appear in the roight and you can browse to your heart's content.
Or if you require more granular control the Genre field can have mahy entries sepasrated with a comma
eg CC, Comedy or you could go CC Comedy.
I do not know of another way of doing this maybe someone else can help.
Did you used to be able to do this in earlier versions of iTunes

Problem with Closed Captioning

I'm using Cp 5.5. I have a click box that's set to Open Url or file. I have selected the options to open the new url in a new window, and I've de-selected the checkbox to Continue playing the project. So when the user clicks the click box, a new window opens with the linked-to web page, and the main project, including the audio, pauses. So far, so good. But the problem is with the closed captioning. If the closed captioning is turned on, it acts as if the audio has not paused (even though it has), and when the audio would have finished, the closed captioning goes away. When the user returns to the main project and clicks the Play/Pause button in the playbar, the audio picks up where it paused, but the closed captioning has already disappeared for that slide.
Is this a bug? Has anyone else seen this behavior?
Thanks for any insights.
Mister C.

There have previously been some discussions here and on other forums on CC issues and my understanding is:
1) the SD STB (QIP2500) does not support CC. What you are seeing is your TV interpreting the CC data, not the STB. So if something is being dropped, it is the TV doing it, not the STB, or maybe the characters really are not there.
2) The HD STBs do support CC. I have seen some complaints here and on other forums about the text not remaining on the screen long enough; I do not use CC myself, but I have turned it on and off a number of times, and my HD DVR seems to leave it up a reasonable amount of time, but that is just my impression.
There is no software upgrade available for now that I know of. There is supposed to be a new level later this year with new functions and fixes, I have no idea whether there is going to be anything in it that would address your CC issues.
Hope this maybe helps a little bit.
Justin
Verizon FiOS TV, Internet, and phone
QIP6416, IMG 1.6.2, Build 08.58
Keller, TX 76248

Help with closed captioning

Does anyone know how to correct the following issue: the
closed captioning works the first time you play the slide. However,
if I return to the slide and replay it, the close captioning no
longer appears. Any ideas?

Welcome to our community, mkovner08
When you say the Closed Captioning no longer appears, do you
mean to say that the area where it would appear no longer has the
highlighted section? Or is the section visible, but the Closed
Captioning text refuses to be presented on the section as it
normally is?
I've tested here on my own PC and it seems to work with no
issue. I can play a slide over and over and see Closed Captioning.
Perhaps try restarting Captivate or clearing the Temp files and
rebooting the PC?
Cheers... Rick

How do I burn subtitles created with closed captioning onto export?

I have created the closed caption files for 10 languages. These are already linked to the online platform where it is viewable.
I would now like to export the sequence with the 10 languages as self contained files for distribution.
What is the best way to do this?
iMac 3.06GHz Intel Core i3 OS X 10.8.4
12GB RAM
Adobe Creative Cloud

Click here and follow the instructions.
(24225)

Problems with closed captioning

Hi,
I'm watching Sons of Anarchy on apple tv - and I love it :-)
However - sometimes it's hard to hear what they are saying and it sometimes loose some important stuff (english is not my first language).
I switch on closed captioning which works flawless on the first episode I watch that day. OIn the next episode texts also shows - but the show in a new way with 3 lines of text and the last line always being updated and the rest pushed up. It's really confusing and can not be used as text :-(
How can I fix this?

http://forums.verizon.com/vrzn/board/message?board.id=FiOS_TV&thread.id=679
Message Edited by CSimpson on 11-03-2008 01:20 PM

I'm having major issues with closed captioning

I can't bring in SCC files. I'm working on a mac using 6 and cc and it's driving mad.

Try this:
Using PPRO CS 6.0
1. Make sure that in the Program monitor, under the flag-menu options for the Program monitor (upper right icon), that "Closed Caption Display" is enabled and set to whatever your SCC is set to -- my SCC is CC1
2. Select the Sequence you want captioning to appear in, and under "Sequence" menu in the main task bar, go to "Closed Captioning" and attach the SCC file
You should see captions now when you scrub in the Sequence
Good luck!
CM

Syncing controls for video and audio, with Closed Caption

Hello,
First, I have Closed Caption and audio within my slide (no audio in video, because I couldn't use Closed Caption then) but now the audio can be turned on/off from project control bar while video continues to play. I tried to add a control bar to the video (hoping I would have control over both playing and audio) but now audio is controled by project slide control bar and video is controled by video control bar.
Is there any way to sync the 2 control bars? Or at least give control to the audio on the video control bar instead of the project control bar?
Thanks,
ROV Tech

Your theory is proven false.
On the contrary, the variable framerate is the cause of sync issues and you just confirmed it.
Similarly, would you say that FCP is completely useless for all practical purposes, because it can't create Blu Ray disks?

Closed captioning issues DVD studio Pro and workflow

So I have been trying to attach a .scc file to a dvd for the optioin of closed captioning. (for 2 dyas now) I did figure out a workflow to make it happen but all the suggested workflows online and in the book did not work for me and I have no idea why.
I have a HD sequence 1440x1080. It has some old SD video in it as well.
The only way I was able to get a DVD with closed captioning was this workflow:
Go to HD sequence and select all in timeline so it is highlighted. Command (apple) C so it is copied.
Go to File> New Sequence.
Control click on new sequence and go to settings.
under general tab make sure that it is set to 720x480 with NTSC (3:2) chosen from the drop down menu
Pixel aspect is set to NTSC CCIR 601/DV and that anamorphic IS checked
dominance : lower (even)
frame rate 29:97
QT vid settings DV/DVCPRO-NTSC
audio 48 khz 16-bit channel grouped.
click OK
Then open SD sequence and command (apple) V to paste.
At this point I noticed that the SD video on the new SD timeline was expanded or blown up. I had to control click each SD shot in the timeline (or do one at a time) and control click> remove attributes. It gave me a few options to click and when those in dark font are clicked it will set your SD shots back to normal.
I tried Hightlighting the entire SD seauence and changing the attributes, but it effected the HD video also so it was easier to just adjust the SD shots in the SD timeline/sequence.
Now that everything was normal in my SD sequence, I exported out a QT video.
I opened up DVD Studio Pro and put my QT file in it. Went to DVD Studio Pro preferences in the top left corner and made sure that MPEG-2 SD tab was open
clicked 4:3 aspect ratio
Start was 00:00:00 etc.
and for me drop frame was clicked. (my video was shot drop framed)
click OK
Click Graphical view (or in outline view it would be tracks and video name) Click on Green "TV" looking item (for me I wanted the first play on it)
Then look in your inspector for the tab called "other"
Click on "other" tab and then where it says file.... click on choose. Navigate to where your .scc file is and hit ok
Burn your DVD and test it in QT and on a DVD player/TV to make sure the CC optioin turns off and on.
That is how I got it to work, but it was changed to a DV format and has some pixelation.
I read where many folks run their exported QT file from FCP in HD and open it in compressor and change it's size there and make a mpeg 2..Some send the video to compressor from the timeline to make a mpeg 2... some add the .scc file in compressor.... some run their SD file through compressor and change to mpeg 2. Personally I had NO LUCK in doing anything in compressor (after running 2 days of tests) converting to a mpeg 2 in the DVD folder settings,... in using any of the program and elementary streams under the formats folder. NOTHING worked with any type of mpeg 2 AS well as adding the .scc file to the video in either compressor or in DVD studio Pro.
WHY? Why did none of that compressor workflow work? Why didn't adding the .scc file work in DVD studio pro?
Anyone have any ideas?

You have two problems.
Converting your video to SD
Getting the .scc file to play nice
1st problem
I would export your HD sequence(self contained not QT conversion).
Many recommend and have had much success using Compressor to do the down convert(frame controls all set to best).
I prefer using FC to do the down convert. I find it more consistent. This adds a step but still prefer it. I re-import the HD file I just exported into my project and then create an appropriate SD sequuence. Since your HD sequence displays 16x9 you will want to create a SD anamorphic sequence (I do 720x486 but you can do 480 too). Add the HD file to the new SD seq and then render. Export an SD file and then convert for DVD.
2nd problem
I have not had success adding the .scc file in Compressor. It should work but OE and/or other factors have never allowed me to get this to work properly.
The .scc file is presumably made from your sequence time code or possibly the QT export TC depending on how you sent it out and what you got back. The .scc should be based on the sequence TC. By default tracks in DSP are set to zero based TC which will not reference the TC associated with the original sequence TC which was used to make your .scc file. You can change this by right-clicking(control-click) on the time area in the track and you should see an option for asset-based timecode. Once you have changed this try importing the scc file.

Closed Captioning project in DVD SP

I have been researching on the internet for a couple of days now. I need to author a DVD with Closed Captioning. I do not have the .cc files but original source is betacam with"CC". DVD's and MiniDV's were also made and all have "CC" I don't know where to go from here because people are saying it can't b done without the.cc or.scc files.
Please help
Jeff

Not sure what Fred is refering to, but in my experience with software encoders like BitVice and Compressor, line 21 and and the whole raster area for that matter is cropped away, leaving no closed captioning in the encoded file.
This is why you need the .scc file. The other tab in the track inspector is where this file can be joined together, with the encoded Mpeg2 file and the timecode must match up between the .scc and Mpeg2 file.
It is true that the closed caption data can be joined together with the Mpeg2 file, (prior to bring it into DVD SP) negating the need to use the other tab, but most of use here don't have the special hardware or software that allows one to do this.
I do have the software, (Mac Caption Pro) which allows me to join the closed captioning info of a .scc file, or even from the source video and join it to an existing Mpeg2 file, that has been already created.
Being that I have to do this every day, as I author new educational DVD's, I'm very familiar with the process. If you are coming from a DV source file, then the CC data is not stored in line21 of the video, (being that DV is, 720x480 and doesn't have a raster area like uncompressed video, 720x486) rather, the data is stored in the DV video file, (as meta data) a resource file in the DV video file, which, when the file is played back, that meta data is converted back into the line 21 area of the video, so that the closed captioning works correctly.
It is this meta data the my closed captioning software reads from a DV file an allows me to capture and convert to a .scc file or just join with an existing Mpeg2 file.
If I'm coming from an uncompressed video souce like 8 or 10bit, then the raster area and line 21 is present and the closed captioning must be captured in realtime by my software, (being that the raster area is not meta data) but more like a still picture that must have the line 21 part decoded and converted to data, my software does this.
Anyway, however you slice it, the captioning info must be captured first and join in some way with the Mpeg2 file, (either before or after) bring it into DVD SP.
Hope this helps those that are just getting into captioning?

Vhs to dvd with closed captioning

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for