Easily Add Subtitles To Any Video In Minutes

Summary

This VideoZeus tutorial by Brian White teaches viewers how to enhance video engagement with subtitles using Kapwing's auto subtitle tool. It emphasizes the importance of subtitles, especially on mobile where 92% of videos are watched without sound. The video demonstrates a step-by-step guide on adding, editing, and customizing subtitles for better accessibility and performance, highlighting that 85% of Facebook videos are also viewed without sound.

Takeaways

• 📈 Subtitles significantly increase engagement on videos, especially on mobile where 92% of videos are viewed without sound.
• 🌐 Subtitles make videos more accessible, as they allow content to be consumed without the need for sound.
• 🎥 The video tutorial introduces Kapwing, an online video editing application that offers a free auto subtitle tool.
• 🆓 Signing up for Kapwing is free and allows users to access its subtitle generation feature.
• 🔧 Kapwing's auto subtitle tool works for any video and can transcribe audio into subtitles in various languages.
• 🎞️ Users can upload a video file or paste a link from an existing online video to use Kapwing's subtitler.
• 📝 Kapwing automatically generates subtitles from the video's audio, which can then be edited for accuracy.
• 📊 Subtitled videos perform better on platforms like Facebook, where 85% of videos are viewed without sound.
• ✂️ Kapwing allows for easy editing of subtitle text and timing, similar to editing a Word document.
• 🖌️ Subtitles can be customized with various text options to ensure they are readable and styled appropriately.
• 📚 The tutorial encourages viewers to explore other Kapwing features, such as video background removal, to enhance their video production skills.

Q & A

What is the primary benefit of adding subtitles to videos according to the transcript?

Adding subtitles to videos can significantly increase engagement, as 92% of mobile video views occur without sound.

What percentage of videos viewed on Facebook are watched without sound?

According to the transcript, 85% of videos viewed on Facebook are watched without sound.

Who is the presenter of the VideoZeus channel?

The presenter of the VideoZeus channel is Brian White.

What is the purpose of the VideoZeus channel?

The purpose of the VideoZeus channel is to produce weekly content for creators, educators, and marketers to help them spend less time making more videos.

Which online video editing application is recommended in the transcript to add subtitles?

The online video editing application recommended to add subtitles is Kapwing.

What is the name of the tool within Kapwing that can auto-generate subtitles?

The tool within Kapwing that can auto-generate subtitles is called the auto subtitle tool.

How can one sign up for a free Kapwing account as mentioned in the transcript?

One can sign up for a free Kapwing account by following the link provided in the video description.

What is the process to upload a video in Kapwing's subtitler tool?

To upload a video in Kapwing's subtitler tool, you can either click to upload a file or paste a link from an existing online video like a YouTube link.

How does Kapwing process the video to generate subtitles?

Kapwing processes the video by extracting the audio and transcribing it to generate subtitles.

What can be edited in Kapwing's subtitler tool besides the text?

In Kapwing's subtitler tool, you can edit the text and the timing of the subtitles.

How does Kapwing allow users to stylize their subtitles?

Kapwing allows users to stylize their subtitles through a text options panel where they can choose from various customization options.

What is the final step to obtain the video with subtitles after editing in Kapwing?

The final step is to click on the 'export video' button, after which Kapwing processes the editing request and provides options to download the video file, copy a link to share it, or go back to edit it.

Outlines

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📺 Adding Subtitles to Boost Video Engagement

This paragraph emphasizes the importance of subtitles in enhancing viewer engagement, citing a study that 92% of mobile video views are without sound. It introduces the video's purpose: teaching viewers how to add subtitles using Kapwing, an online video editing tool. The host, Brian White from VideoZeus, encourages subscribing for weekly content aimed at creators, educators, and marketers. The paragraph outlines the steps to access Kapwing's subtitler tool, upload a video, and use the auto-generate feature to create subtitles in the video's native language or another language if needed.

Keywords

💡Engagement

Engagement in the context of the video refers to the level of interaction and interest that viewers show towards a video. It is a crucial metric for content creators as it indicates how well their content is resonating with the audience. In the video, it is mentioned that videos with subtitles have higher engagement because they are more accessible to viewers, especially on mobile where most videos are watched without sound.

💡Subtitles

Subtitles are text displays of the words and sounds of a video, often used to translate dialogue or to provide additional information for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. In the video, subtitles are emphasized as a tool to improve video performance, making content more accessible and consumable, especially considering the statistic that 92% of mobile video views are without sound.

💡Mobile

Mobile refers to the use of smartphones or tablets to access digital content, such as videos. The script highlights that a significant portion of video consumption occurs on mobile devices, which often leads to viewing without sound, thus making subtitles essential for comprehension and engagement.

💡VideoZeus

VideoZeus is the name of the channel mentioned in the script, which produces weekly content aimed at creators, educators, and marketers. The channel's goal is to help these individuals produce more videos in less time, and the video in question provides a tutorial on adding subtitles, aligning with their mission to offer practical video production advice.

💡Kapwing

Kapwing is an online video editing application highlighted in the video as a tool for adding subtitles to videos. It is presented as a user-friendly platform with an auto subtitle tool that can transcribe audio from any video, making it easier for content creators to enhance their videos with captions.

💡Auto Generate

The 'Auto Generate' feature within Kapwing is a function that automatically generates subtitles for a video by extracting the audio and transcribing it into text. This feature is showcased as a quick and easy method for adding subtitles to videos, which can significantly improve their accessibility and performance.

💡Transcribe

To transcribe in this context means to convert spoken language from a video into written text. The video emphasizes the importance of transcription for accessibility and for improving the performance of video content, especially for viewers who watch videos without sound on their mobile devices.

💡AI

AI, or artificial intelligence, is referenced in the context of Kapwing's auto subtitle tool, which uses AI to accurately transcribe audio into text. The script mentions that while the AI does a good job, there might be room for improvement, particularly if the speaker's enunciation is clear, highlighting the role of AI in modern video editing tools.

💡Customization

Customization in the video refers to the ability to adjust and personalize the appearance and timing of subtitles to fit the creator's preferences. The script explains that after auto-generating subtitles, creators can edit the text and timing to ensure accuracy and synchronization with the video content.

💡Accessibility

Accessibility in the context of the video relates to making content available and usable for as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Subtitles are highlighted as a key feature for improving accessibility, allowing deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers to understand video content without relying on audio.

💡Performance

Performance in this script refers to how well a video does in terms of viewer engagement and reach. The video emphasizes that subtitled videos perform better than those without, as they can be easily consumed by a wider audience, including those who watch videos without sound on platforms like Facebook.

Highlights

Videos with subtitles get much more engagement than videos without.

92% of videos viewed on mobile were viewed without sound.

Subtitles and captioned text will help your videos perform better.

Learn how to easily add subtitles to any video.

Brian White introduces VideoZeus, a channel for creators, educators, and marketers.

Kapwing is an online video editing application used to add subtitles.

Kapwing's auto subtitle tool works for any video.

Sign up for a free Kapwing account through the provided link.

Access Kapwing's subtitler tool through the menu.

Upload your video file or paste a link from an existing online video.

Auto generate button creates subtitles from the video's audio.

Select the native language and transcribe into another language if needed.

Kapwing processes the video, extracts audio, and transcribes it into subtitles.

Subtitled videos perform better, with 85% of Facebook videos viewed without sound.

Subtitles make content easily consumable without needing to hear the video.

Edit the text and timing of subtitles like a Word document.

Add, remove, or duplicate subtitles using the provided buttons.

Customize subtitles with text options for style and readability.

Export the video with the finalized subtitles from Kapwing.

Download, share, or continue editing the video after exporting.

Consider using Kapwing to add subtitles to any video quickly.

Watch the next video to learn how to remove backgrounds without a green screen.

VideoZeus helps creators spend less time making more videos.

Transcripts

Videos with subtitles get much more engagement than videos without

subtitles. In a recent study, 92% of videos viewed on mobile were viewed

without sound.

So whether you love them or hate them, there's no denying subtitles

and captioned text will help your videos perform better. In this video,

you'll learn how to easily add subtitles to any video and we'll do that

right now.

Hey, what's up y'all?

This is Brian White and welcome back to VideoZeus. On this channel

we produce weekly content for creators, educators and marketers, all in

an effort to help you spend less time making more videos.

So if that sounds like the kind of stuff

you're into, consider clicking the subscribe button now.

So today I'm going to show you a quick, easy and free way to add

subtitles to any video. We'll be using an online video editing

application called Kapwing. Now aside from being a great video

creation platform, Kapwing also has a lot of really useful tools with

one of them being the auto subtitle tool. This works for any video.

You can sign up for a free Kapwing account by following the link in the

description below.

Now, once inside your Kapwing workspace, we can access the subtitler

by clicking this button in this menu on the left. Alright next, on this

page we'll upload our video file by clicking in here or we can simply

paste a link from an existing online video.

Like a YouTube link. Now

we're inside the subtitler tool.

You'll see your video preview, some text options,

but first, let's focus our attention into the add subtitles area over

here. Next simply click on the auto generate button.

And then on this screen select the native language featured in your

video and if needed you can select to transcribe the video into

subtitles for another language.

We'll just keep it on English for now and click on auto generate. Kapwing

will process your video, extract the audio and transcribe it. Once that

process is finished.

You'll now see the subtitles displayed on screen.

Let's go ahead and click on his play button to play back this short

video to see how well the AI did at transcribing the audio and if any

edits need to be made.

I'll let you in on a little secret. Subtitled videos perform way better

than videos without subtitles.

In fact, Facebook shows that 85% of the videos viewed on the platform

are viewed without sound. So subtitles make your content easily consumable

by audiences because they longer have to click inside the video to

hear it.

They can actually see it taking place on the screen through the subtitled text.

Okay, actually not too bad. If I have spoken a little more clearly the

results would have been better.

So remember that for when you try it. But not to worry, we can easily

edit the text and the timing of these subtitles. You'll simply listen,

review and edit your subtitles... exactly like you'd edit a Word document.

If you need to add a subtitle, you can click down here on add

subtitle, add your new text and use these time stamps to properly time

out when your new subtitle begins and ends. Certainly to remove or

duplicate a subtitle, simply click on one of these buttons.

So now that we have these subtitles customized to our liking we can

play it back to review.

"I'll let you in on a little secret. Subtitled videos perform way better

than videos without subtitles. In fact, Facebook shows that 85% of the

videos viewed on the platform are viewed without sound" Now that we

have our subtitles properly edited and timed out, we can focus our

attention to the text options panel to stylize our new subtitles.

There are plenty of options to choose from to customize your subtitles.

But at the end of the day just make sure it's readable. Next will click

down here on the done button, which will take us into the Kapwing studio where

we can perform further editing tasks such as trimming the clip and

adding graphics to name a few, but for now, we're just going to click

up here on export video. Kapwing will process your editing request and

take you to this page where you can download your video file, copy a

link to share it or jump back into edit it.

Definitely check out Kapwing with the link in the description below.

So you can also add subtitles to any video in just minutes.

Consider watching this video next to learn how to

use the Kapwing to remove the background of any video without a green screen.

Once again, thanks for watching VideoZeus.

Helping you spend less time making more videos.

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