How to Add Subtitles Tutorial | Premiere Pro 2020

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Introduction

To start adding subtitles to your video in Premiere Pro 2020, follow these steps:

  1. Begin by creating a new caption file. Choose "open captions" if you want the subtitles permanently burned into your video.
  2. Drag the caption clips from the project panel onto the track above your video clip in the timeline.
  3. Adjust the duration of each caption to match your video and audio timeline.
  4. Customize your captions by typing text, changing font size, adjusting opacity, and positioning.
  5. Align the captions with the corresponding audio sections by dragging the caption bar on the clip.
  6. Continue adding captions and aligning them with the video and audio segments.
  7. Once all captions are added, export your video with the captions burned in or create a sidecar file for subtitles.

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to add subtitles to your video in Premiere Pro 2020.

Keywords

Premiere Pro, subtitles, open captions, caption customization, export options, video editing

FAQ

  1. Can I turn subtitles on and off with standard-definition closed captions?
    • Yes, standard-definition closed captions allow users to turn subtitles on and off.
  2. How can I adjust the position of captions within the frame?
    • You can change the position of captions by dragging the x and y values in the captions panel.
  3. Is it possible to export the video with burned-in captions?
    • Yes, Premiere Pro offers export options to burn captions into the video or create a sidecar file for subtitles.