About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Video Editing
- Language – English
- Category – Specific AI Tools
- Prompt Title – AI Prompt for Generating English Subtitles
Prompt Details
This prompt is designed to be adaptable across various AI platforms for generating accurate and nuanced English subtitles for video content. It prioritizes clarity, context, and control over the output, empowering users to tailor the subtitles to their specific needs.
**Core Prompt Structure:**
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Generate English subtitles for the provided video adhering to the following specifications:
**1. Video Input:** [Provide a clear method for video input. This can vary depending on the AI platform. Options include:]
* **Direct Upload:** [If supported, specify upload instructions. Example: “Upload the video file directly to the platform.”]
* **URL Link:** [If applicable, specify URL input. Example: “Provide a publicly accessible URL link to the video: [URL]”]
* **Local File Path:** [If applicable, specify file path input. Example: “Provide the local file path to the video: [FILE PATH]”]
**2. Subtitle Formatting:**
* **Format:** [Specify the desired subtitle format. Examples: SRT, VTT, TXT]
* **Timestamp Style:** [Specify the timestamp format. Example: HH:MM:SS,MILLISECONDS or HH:MM:SS.sss ]
* **Case:** [Specify preferred case. Examples: “Sentence case”, “All lowercase”, “All uppercase”]
* **Line Breaks:** [Specify instructions for line breaks and maximum characters per line. Example: “Maximum 42 characters per line, break lines naturally at phrases and clauses.”]
**3. Content Specific Instructions:**
* **Target Audience:** [Describe the intended audience for the video. Examples: “General audience”, “Children”, “Experts in [field]”, “International viewers”]
* **Content Genre:** [Specify the video genre. Examples: “Documentary”, “Narrative film”, “Educational video”, “Marketing video”, “Gaming video”]
* **Tone:** [Specify the desired tone of the subtitles. Examples: “Formal”, “Informal”, “Humorous”, “Serious”, “Neutral”]
* **Technical Terminology:** [Specify if any technical terms need to be handled carefully. Example: “Maintain accuracy of technical medical terminology” or “Simplify technical jargon for a general audience.”]
* **Speaker Identification:** [Specify whether speaker identification is needed. If so, how should it be formatted? Example: “[SPEAKER NAME]: Dialogue” or “Use different formatting for each speaker (e.g., italics, bold).”]
* **Background Noise Handling:** [Specify how to handle background noise in subtitles. Example: “[Inaudible]” or omit noisy sections that don’t contribute to understanding the dialogue.]
* **Music Lyrics:** [Specify whether to include song lyrics in the subtitles. If so, should they be distinguished from dialogue? Example: “Include song lyrics in brackets” or “Use a different color for song lyrics.”]
* **Sound Effects:** [Specify whether to include significant sound effects. Example: “[Door slams]” or “[Explosion]”]
**4. Accuracy and Quality Enhancement:**
* **Grammar and Punctuation:** [Specify the importance of correct grammar and punctuation. Example: “Ensure impeccable grammar and punctuation.”]
* **Clarity and Conciseness:** [Emphasize clarity and avoid overly verbose subtitles. Example: “Prioritize clarity and conciseness.”]
* **Contextual Accuracy:** [Stress the importance of accurately reflecting the meaning within the video’s context. Example: “Ensure subtitles accurately represent the meaning in the video’s context, even if it requires slight paraphrasing.”]
**5. Optional Parameters:**
* **Keywords:** [Provide relevant keywords related to the video content for improved accuracy. Example: “Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning”]
* **Specific Instructions:** [Add any other specific requirements. Example: “Translate idioms into clear, understandable English” or “Avoid using slang.”]
**Example Implementation (using a URL):**
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Generate English subtitles for the provided video adhering to the following specifications:
1. Video Input: Provide a publicly accessible URL link to the video: https://www.example.com/video.mp4
2. Subtitle Formatting: Format: SRT, Timestamp Style: HH:MM:SS,MILLISECONDS, Case: Sentence case, Line Breaks: Maximum 42 characters per line, break lines naturally at phrases and clauses.
3. Content Specific Instructions: Target Audience: General audience, Content Genre: Documentary, Tone: Neutral, Speaker Identification: [SPEAKER NAME]: Dialogue
4. Accuracy and Quality Enhancement: Ensure impeccable grammar and punctuation. Prioritize clarity and conciseness. Ensure subtitles accurately represent the meaning in the video’s context.
5. Optional Parameters: Keywords: History, Nature, Conservation
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This dynamic prompt structure allows for flexibility and control, enabling users to generate high-quality, tailored English subtitles for their video editing projects across different AI platforms. Remember to adapt the input methods and platform-specific syntax as needed.