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Atlas User Guide v2.1

This document provides an overview of the Atlas subtitling tool, including instructions for layout, controls, adding and editing captions, spell check, saving work, and project submission. The guide outlines the basic functions for navigating the subtitling interface, formatting captions, searching/replacing text, and accessing additional resources for questions.

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Atlas User Guide v2.1

This document provides an overview of the Atlas subtitling tool, including instructions for layout, controls, adding and editing captions, spell check, saving work, and project submission. The guide outlines the basic functions for navigating the subtitling interface, formatting captions, searching/replacing text, and accessing additional resources for questions.

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Atlas User Guide

Version 2.1
Updated: February 26, 2019

Looking for another guide?


Check out the additional
resources for helpful links
Table of Contents
Introduction Add to Dictionary

Technical Notes and Tips Editing Caption Timing

Access to Atlas Project Reset (“Clear All Work”)

Layout Words per Minute/ Caption Duration

Controls Saving

Adding and Merging Captions Unclaim

Flipping Captions Submission Checker

Search/ Replace Submission in Atlas

Spell Check Additional Resources


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Introduction to Atlas: Rev’s Subtitle Tool
Meet Atlas, Rev’s subtitle tool. This guide will walk you through the basics of
working in Atlas.

If there is ever a problem with Atlas that prevents you from completing the
job, please email [email protected] immediately.

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Technical Notes and Tips for Using Atlas
Atlas is fully web-based and is compatible with most web browsers, including
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.

Please note: any active browser extensions (such as AdBlockers and Data
Saver) may negatively impact your performance in Atlas.

We strongly suggested that you pause any browser extensions while


using Atlas.

If you encounter any technical issues that prevent you from completing a
job, please email [email protected] immediately.

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Access to Atlas
1. Claim a job
2. On the project page,
click the link “Launch
Rev Tool”
3. Atlas will open
automatically
a. You do not need to
select a target
language

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Spell Check Feedback Search Replace Keyboard Shortcuts Submit

Layout

Subtitle Style Guide


Deadline

Project Details

Timestamps
Unclaim

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Controls
These hotkeys will enable you to work quickly and efficiently in Atlas.

“Enter” → Move to the next caption group

“Ctrl + Enter” → Create a new caption group

“Shift + Enter” → Create a second line within a caption group

“Tab” → Play/ Pause the video

“Shift + Tab” → Rewind the video

“Ctrl + Z” → Undo a change

Note: see more hotkeys by clicking the tab. 7


Adding and Merging Captions
Sometimes you need to adjust the original caption file to create the best
subtitle translation. To do this, use the hover controls to add, merge,
split or remove captions.

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Flipping Caption Groups
Text in the lower ⅓ of the screen
must be flipped to the top:

1. Type the ^ key (SHIFT+6)


anywhere within the caption
group you want to move.
2. Check the video or the timeline
to verify the caption was
flipped properly.
If the caption is already flipped and you need to lower
it, type the ^ key again within the caption group.
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Flipping Caption Groups
Note: Caption groups are already moved for you as indicated by the ^ symbol.

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Search/Replace
Search and Replace text within
your subtitle file in one quick
action.

1. Click the spyglass icon to


direct to the appropriate tab.
2. Type the word or phrase you
are looking to find.
3. IF you want to replace the
word or phase with something
different, add your correction
to the Replace text box. 11
Built-in Spell Check (select languages only)
To use spell check:

1. Click check mark icon to


direct to the appropriate
tab.
2. Click “Resume”
3. Begin spell check, choosing
to Change or Ignore spelling
corrections.

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Spell Check (Languages without built-in spell check)
Currently Atlas only has spell check for certain languages. You can still check
your work for typos by doing the following:

1. Download the SRT from the PROJECT menu (upper left corner in Atlas)
2. Open the SRT in any text editing software (TextEdit, Microsoft Word,
EditPad, etc.)
3. Check the spelling and save
4. Import the SRT file back into Atlas.

Note: if you make any changes to the timing or by changing the spelling a
caption group becomes longer than 60 characters in length you will not be able
to re-import the SRT.
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Add to Dictionary (select languages only)
If you encounter a word that spell check does NOT recognize as a correct
spelling, yet you know it to be so, you can add this word to your dictionary so
that spell check will not highlight it in the future.

Use “Add to Dictionary”...

● during spell check when a


word you wish to add is
being reviewed.
● at any time by visiting the
Edit menu and selecting the
Dictionary option.
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Editing Caption Timing
Edit the start and end times of
captions to best match the video
timing.

Drag the ends of the captions on


the timeline to edit beginning
and end times.

Save time by clicking on


timestamps to jump to a specific
location in the video. Click the
timestamp again to play the
video from that location. 15
Project Reset (“Clear All Work”)
Atlas allows you to clear all previous subtitling work and reset the project. This can be
particularly helpful when completing work started by another subtitler.

To reset the project,


select “Clear All Work”
from the Edit menu.

Please note: clearing all


work will delete all
previous subtitle work,
including adjusted timing
and all new subtitle
groups created.
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Words per Minute
Atlas does NOT display words per minute. This is because we are testing
software to edit for this after submission. The goal is to save you time.

While this might change in the future, for now you can disregard this rule.

Captions Duration
Captions cannot last longer than 5 seconds, even if it takes longer than 5
seconds for the speaker to complete his oration.

This is a requirement for certain subtitle formats. In this case it is fine if a


caption ends early. 17
Saving
Atlas automatically saves your work every few seconds while you are working,
both on and offline. When offline, we save your work to the browser, when
online we save to our servers.

If you want to switch between computers during a job, please make sure you
work online.

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Unclaim
As soon as you know you will
not be able to submit a project,
please unclaim it.

To unclaim a project, click the


“Project” menu and select
“Unclaim”.

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Submission Checker
When you are done, use the Submit button to complete your project. Rev will
run a quick check and let you know if we find any errors.

Here are some of the things that Rev’s submission check will catch:
● Blank caption groups
● Captions over 60 characters

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Submission in Atlas
Once you are done creating your subtitles, submit at the top right.

While we have a basic error checker, be careful. You cannot undo this action.
All submissions are final. If you think you have made an error, please contact
support. 21
Additional Resources
If you have any additional questions about subtitling with Rev, please also refer to any of the
following resources:

● Subtitle Format Guide: This explains Rev's standards for all subtitle files.

● Claiming Work Video: Watch a short video on how to claim work with Rev.

● Atlas Demo: Try using Atlas and all of its features without the pressure of a project deadline.
This Atlas Demo is helpful for getting familiar with the tool, and it is always available to use.

● Contact Support: Have a question about a specific project or your account? Send a message to
our support team and they will do their best to help answer any questions.

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