Accurately subtitle/caption your edited video in Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) - also known as a project, sequence, or timeline - in a few minutes with A.I. You can transcribe the video in the original language and translate to 100 other languages, easily adding subtitles so your video is more accessible to viewers. This guide will show you how.

1. Install application and FCPX share destination

Download the Simon Says App from the Mac App Store. Launch the app and add ‘share destination' via the pop-up window or the main menu. Restart FCPX if it's open.

2. Share project and transcribe

Mute any music or sound effects in FCPX, then export your project and select ‘Simon Says Transcription'. Click ‘Next' on the pop-up window - FCPX will automatically send your project to Simon Says' Mac app. Select the language of your project in the Simon Says app and click ‘Transcribe'.

3. Preview in the Visual Subtitle Editor

How to articles CSV How to articles CSV 90% 12 In minutes your video edit is accurately transcribed. At this step, translate as needed and export to the Visual Subtitle Editor to preview/edit how captions / subtitles will appear on screen. Screen reader support enabled. In minutes your video edit is accurately transcribed. At this step, translate as needed and export to the Visual Subtitle Editor to preview/edit how captions / subtitles will appear on screen. Turn on screen reader support

4. Import subtitles/captions back to FCPX

Export from Simon Says to FCPX by dragging the purple Captions icon back to the bin in FCPX. The subtitles/captions will automatically reconnect the original project you imported and you will see the layered subtitles, assigned to their respective language, on the timeline.

Hooray - your Final Cut Pro X project now has subtitles/captions! You can now distribute your work to international audiences and ensure it's accessible for those hard-of-hearing.

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