Add a parameter to offset subtitles during synchronization

3 votes

Being able to rely on FFSubSync to automatically synchronize subtitles is awesome. Unfortunately, the subtitles are appearing a little too early for my taste, so I would love to be able to delay them a little.

Since FFSubSync 0.4.10 (0.4.11 currently integrated with Bazarr), it's possible to use a parameter to offset subtitles. Being able to forward this parameter from Bazarr to FFSubSync would be perfect.

Source:
- FFSubSync github issue: https://github.com/smacke/ffsubsync/issues/111
- FFSubSync 0.4.10 release notes: https://github.com/smacke/ffsubsync/releases/tag/0.4.10

Under consideration Suggested by: Nakda (31 May, '21) • Upvoted: 21 Apr, '22 • Comments: 3

Comments: 3

02 Jun, '21
Nakda
Simply wanted to clarify that this request is not about having a per-movie offset parameter, but a global one instead. That way, I can tweak FFSubSync synchronization process so that subtitles are considered "sync'd" according to my tastes (a bit after the audio, so maybe 0.3s after the currently enforced parameter). Other may want to delay it even more, or less, depending on languages or tastes.
21 Apr, '22
dmcallejo
I'd add a quick offset adder or remover for a given subtitle, not a global parameter.

I mean, for a given subtitle already downloaded, the ability to offset by x milliseconds all lines.
Sometimes a subtitle is downloaded and is not synced by a second or so, and automatic sync won't fix that. So this is a simple yet effective solution.
21 Apr, '22
Topper Admin
@dmcallejo why not simply use the Adjust time mod for that?