How to convert subtitles from Avid Media Composer into DaVinci Resolve markers?

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How to convert subtitles from Avid Media Composer into DaVinci Resolve markers?

Guide

1. Export an Avid DS (Subcap) subtitle file from Avid Media Composer

Move the position indicator to any instance of the SubCap effect in the sequence, and ensure that the track containing the effect is selected. Open the Effect Editor, for example, by clicking the Effect Mode button. In the Caption Files parameter category, click Export Caption Data. Navigate to the location where you want to store the exported file. In the File name text box, enter the name for the caption file. From the Files of type menu (Windows) or the Enable menu (Macintosh), select the caption file format Avid DS (for the Avid Subcap file). In Tracks to Export, select the caption tracks from which you want to export data.

2. Use the "Subtitle Tool & Converter" to convert the Avid DS (Subcap) subtitle file into an EDL marker file

Open the free Subtitle Tool & Converter, select "Avid DS (Subcap)" and set "convert" to "DaVinci Resolve > Sequence (.edl)". Generate and download the file. If you have problems converting the file, you can contact the free support.

3. Import the EDL marker file in DaVinci Resolve

Create the new sequence or open the sequence in your project.
Right-click the Sequence in your Media tab. It will open the popup menu.
Navigate to: "Timelines > Import > Timeline Markers from EDL".
Select the EDL marker file for Resolve and the markers will load.

ℹ️ If you don't see any markers, make sure they are in the correct timecode range and try zooming out of your timeline. If you cannot find the Timeline Markers, make sure you have selected a sequence in your Media tab. Resolve might not support special characters in marker names and comments.

4. Done

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