how to remove forced subtitles

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how to remove forced subtitles

Postby mildaz » 11 Jun 2011 01:02

I have a french movie with forced subtitles. When I try to watch it with english subtitles they overlap with the forced one. Is there anyway I can disable the forced sub and just enable the sub I want?

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Re: how to remove forced subtitles

Postby Lotesdelere » 11 Jun 2011 11:20

From what you describe it seems that the subtitles are embedded / inserted into the video so you can't remove them, you need to reencode without subtitles from the original source.

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Re: how to remove forced subtitles

Postby solazy » 11 Jun 2011 15:49

Hi mildaz,
You could also try this workaround : add a black background to your english subtitles, they should hide most of the french burned-in subtitles, as shown in the 2 following pics
Good luck :D

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Re: how to remove forced subtitles

Postby mildaz » 12 Jun 2011 19:33

Hi Solazy,
Thanks a ton for the suggestion. Finally i could watch the movie with the subtitles i wanted!

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Re: how to remove forced subtitles

Postby solazy » 12 Jun 2011 23:53

You're welcome...a ton :D


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