To ensure your subtitles are professional and high-quality, Matesub includes Advanced QA Checks. These automated systems are specifically designed to guarantee your work fully complies with the project guidelines you have set.

How advanced QA checks work

By leveraging the power of your established guidelines, Matesub automatically activates a series of QA checks right within the editor, focusing on key elements of subtitle quality:

• Characters per second (CPS) and characters per line (CPL): these checks confirm that the reading speed of your subtitles aligns with the guideline standards. Matesub flags any inconsistencies, helping you maintain an optimal flow so subtitles are neither too fast nor too slow for comfortable reading.
• Subtitle Duration: the platform evaluates how long each subtitle stays on screen. If the duration does not match your specified guidelines, Matesub flags the issue, ensuring viewers have enough time to read the text while maintaining perfect synchronization with the audio and video.
• Frame gap between subtitles: Matesub monitors the tiny gap between consecutive subtitles to prevent abrupt transitions or unwanted overlaps. Any subtitle that doesn’t comply with the frame gap guidelines is flagged, helping to ensure a smooth viewing experience.

Visibility of automatic QA checks

Matesub performs these QA checks automatically and flags any non-compliance directly in the editor for immediate visibility. Flags appear in multiple locations: within the subtitle list, on the subtitles themselves in the video viewer, and across the timeline. These clear visual indicators allow you to swiftly identify and fix issues, guaranteeing the final product adheres to the set guidelines.

FAQ

What happens if I ignore the QA flags, and can they affect the final exported subtitle quality or compatibility?

Ignoring QA flags won’t prevent you from exporting your subtitles or videos with embedded subtitles. However, we strongly recommend fixing these QA checks. Addressing them ensures greater consistency with the set guidelines, ultimately enhancing the quality and professionalism of your final product.

Is there an option to filter and view only the subtitles that have been flagged by QA checks?

Yes, you can easily filter to view only the flagged subtitles. To do this, simply click on the warning badge icon located at the top right corner of your Subtitles list. This feature allows you to focus efficiently on resolving all flagged issues.

This article is about:

• Matesub’s Automated QA checks for maintaining high subtitle quality.
• Ensuring compliance with guidelines for CPS, CPL, subtitle duration, and frame gaps.
• Using visual indicators in the editor for quick identification and fixing of issues.>