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Renting software for subtitling
Thread poster: JohannaKa
JohannaKa
JohannaKa  Identity Verified
Local time: 07:13
English to German
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May 29, 2013

Hello!

I have been subtitling movies and series for more than four years now, only for one client, though. It is very convenient for e as the subtitling software is given to me by the client. Nevertheless, I want to broaden my client base. As I understand it, it would be more or less necessary to own a subtitling software. They are expensive, though, and those that are free don't seem to work very well, as to my opinion. I know that there is the possibilty to rent an EZTitles licenc... See more
Hello!

I have been subtitling movies and series for more than four years now, only for one client, though. It is very convenient for e as the subtitling software is given to me by the client. Nevertheless, I want to broaden my client base. As I understand it, it would be more or less necessary to own a subtitling software. They are expensive, though, and those that are free don't seem to work very well, as to my opinion. I know that there is the possibilty to rent an EZTitles licence for one month. Has anyone tried it yet? Are there other suppliers that offer something similar? I don't want to buy a new software without having a new client. On the other hand, I don't want to scare potential clients off by telling them that I don't own a subtitling software.

Thanks for your opinions!

Johanna ▲ Collapse
 
Margarita Díaz
Margarita Díaz  Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 07:13
French to Spanish
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renting May 29, 2013

Hello, JohannaKa.

You can rent EZTitles for as long as you want, but you must pay it every month or just when you need it.

I did it and was very satisfied with the service. The technical service is fabulous and helps you when you need it.

Nice subtitling

Marga
 
JohannaKa
JohannaKa  Identity Verified
Local time: 07:13
English to German
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Hi Margarita! May 30, 2013

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's good to know that there is a possibility that would work, just in case of...
 
Max Deryagin
Max Deryagin  Identity Verified
Russian Federation
Local time: 10:13
Member (2013)
English to Russian
Not that I know of May 30, 2013

I'd recommend using Aegisub—it's relatively simple, incredibly powerful and absolutely free. Plus, there's a module for converting SRT or SSA subtitles in EBU STL.
 


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