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Video Preview

Use the video preview to create and review synchronized captions.

Preview Panel

The video preview shows your video with captions overlaid in real-time.

Features

  • Synchronized playback: Captions appear at correct times
  • Caption styling: Preview how captions will look
  • Multiple speeds: Review at 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x
  • Loop mode: Repeat sections for review

Playback Controls

Standard Controls

  • Play/Pause: Space bar or button
  • Timeline: Scrub to any position
  • Volume: Adjust audio level
  • Fullscreen: Expand preview

Playback Speed

Adjust speed for different tasks:

  • 0.5x: Detailed timing adjustments
  • 0.75x: Careful review
  • 1x: Normal preview
  • 1.5x: Quick review
  • 2x: Rapid scanning

Caption Overlay

Position

Default: Bottom center

Options:

  • Top
  • Center
  • Bottom
  • Custom position

Styling

Preview with different styles:

  • Font: Arial, Roboto, etc.
  • Size: Small, medium, large
  • Color: White, yellow, custom
  • Background: None, black box, semi-transparent
  • Outline: Black, white, none

Review Workflow

  1. Play video: Watch from start
  2. Check timing: Captions sync with speech?
  3. Check readability: Enough time to read?
  4. Check accuracy: Text matches audio?
  5. Pause to edit: Fix issues immediately
  6. Continue: Resume from pause point

Loop Mode

Review difficult sections repeatedly:

  1. Select start point
  2. Select end point
  3. Enable loop
  4. Playback loops automatically
  5. Edit while looping
  6. Disable when satisfied

Next Steps