How to convert SRT to DCP XML

How to convert SRT to DCP XML

Download the following script

Unzip the script

Right click and select open

Click Open to accept accept the prompt

 

 

Allow for the security it asks on the Apple

>Privacy and Security

>Will have to get Tech Staff for Admin access unfortunately

Filename:
Click browse and select the srt file you would like to convert

 

Output:
Click browse and select the location to put the converted subtitle

 

Film name:
Enter the name of the film the subtitles are for

 

Language:
Enter the language of the subtitles

 

 

 

If you would like to use a custom fontstyle, browse to the
ttf of your choosing, otherwise leave blank

 

If you would like to change the color of the font, enter your chosen color. (Available options: White, Black, Yellow)
Default is White

 

If you would like to change the size of the font, enter a new number, otherwise leave it blank for 40

 

Position of the subtitles defaults to 9 (bottom of the screen)
You may change this if you like or leave it blank for default

 

Separation of multiple subtitle lines defaults to 5.5
This means that line 1 will be at 14.5 and line 2 is at 9.
You can change this if you want or leave it blank for default

Once you are done entering your information, click Enter

A popup window will appear notifying you that the conversion was completed.
Click Show Details to see the output file of the subtitle.


(Ex. 7dc50522-7bf1-49c3-859d-919989897eb3)

 

Inside, you will find a "subtitle.xml" file and a copy of the ttf
file used for the font if you used a custom one.

Example of the captions added to the existing DCP