How to Edit the Transcript of a Video
Editing the transcript of a video can help make adjustments to the content. Whether you're refining captions, adding new dialogue, or adjusting the timing, this guide will walk you through the steps of editing a video transcript effectively.
1. Access the Transcript Editor
First, ensure that your transcript is either generated or imported into the portal. You can import your transcript by uploading an .srt file when creating a new video, in the advanced editing section.
2. Editing the Text ✍️
Once you have your transcript loaded into the editor, you can make the following changes:
Edit Text Directly: Click on the transcript where the text appears. You can now make changes to the dialogue by typing directly into the editor. This is useful for fixing spelling mistakes, improving sentence structure, or ensuring the transcription matches the video content exactly.
Example: Change “gonna” to “going to.”
Add Dialogue: If you need to insert additional speech or correct a missing section, simply place the cursor where the new text should go, use the right click and choose "Add New".
Example: Adding a new line, such as “Welcome to the tutorial!” before or after existing text.
Delete Dialogue: To remove unnecessary dialogue or a mistake, click on the 3 dots on the top right corner of the dialogue and click on "Delete".
3. Merging or Splitting Dialogue ➕💬
Merging Dialogue: If two or more lines of dialogue are separate but should be together, you can combine them. Choose the first dialogue that you want to merge and look for the option like "Merge" in the menu on the 3 dots. This will merge the current dialogue with the next one.
Example: Before:
Line 1: "I love video editing."
Line 2: "It's so much fun."
After Merge:
Line 1: "I love video editing. It's so much fun."Splitting Dialogue: To split a long piece of text into shorter sections, you can copy the section you want to use for a new dialogue and use the "Add new" option to add a new dialogue and copy the text there. This is particularly useful for improving readability or timing.
Example:
Before:
Line 1: "Editing transcripts is easy if you follow these steps."
After Split:
Line 1: "Editing transcripts is easy"
Line 2: "if you follow these steps."
4. Modifying Timestamps
Timestamps link the transcript to the exact point in the video where the dialogue occurs.
Adjusting Existing Timestamps: Most editors will show timestamps next to the text. You can click on these timestamps and manually adjust them. Set the start and end times so they align with the correct moments in the video.
You can also easily modify the waveform by stretching it or make it shorter.
5. Previewing Changes
After making edits to the text and timestamps, always preview the video to ensure everything is synchronized. Play the video with the updated transcript to confirm timing, accuracy, and flow.
🎉 By following these steps, you can effectively edit the transcript of your video, ensuring that the text matches the content perfectly and provides a smooth viewing experience for your audience.