VF file - Subtitle Size

[rosanamadalina]

Hello yet again,

I've encountered this issue before, but always ended up ignoring it and making a burned version instead.

When making a VF file, specifically only for subtitles (using OV's sound and image), I've noticed that even when I change the subs' size or offset, it ends up with the "native" characteristics. For example, If I make a VF file changing none of those specs, and one changing the scale, they will end up looking the same. At least when I replay them on the DCPomatic Player.
My need on changing these specs relies on the fact that the subs appear too big, when on the 100% scale size. I always end up changing it to 70-75%.

Is there a reason this happens? I'm using a srt file, if that makes any difference.

Thanks!

[carl]

Hi,

That is strange. I just tried it myself and things seemed to work as expected.

Perhaps it's a platform-specific problem. Are you using Windows or Mac?

What version of DCP-o-matic are you using?

Best,
Carl

[rosanamadalina]

Hi Carl,

Thanks for getting back to me.
I'm using a Mac (Mac Mini with M1 chip, and on version 12.3.1). I'm currently on version 12.3.1 of DCPomatic.

[carl]

Can you check that version of DCP-o-matic again? I don't recognise it.

[rosanamadalina]

Hi Carl,

Sorry, I somehow wrote a completely different number. It's version 2.16.35.

[carl]

Thanks! I still can't reproduce this, even testing on a mac.

Is it possible to attach or email me an example VF that has the wrong size subtitles?
carl@dcpomatic.com

[rosanamadalina]

Hi carl,
Sorry for the immensely late reply.
Do you want the OV and VF, or a screenshot?
Thanks

[carl]

Hi, the VF please!

[rosanamadalina]

Hi carl,

Sorry for the (again) terrible late reply. For some reason, this problem stopped happening, and I seem to be able to adjust size and position on VF's. If it happens again, I'll get in touch. Thanks!