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SHOW HN2018
138points
61comments
#298of 2,155 in 2018
Top 14%of 2018 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
6 positive, 9 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 12 critical, out of 28 comments about the project. Thread score -0.18.
Idea: 4 for, 4 againstExecution: 0 for, 4 againstDesign: 1 for, 2 againstDocs: 1 for, 0 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Good idea for learning vocabulary from shows
From 3 comments
I thought most of it made sense. However: Open the translation If you don't mind the distraction, you can also check the translation of the current subtitle line while you are…
DoreenMichele on HNWhat a wonderful idea! I've used it with an episode of "This is Us" (to Arabic, which I'm currently studying) and it works perfectly well. Suggestions: 1. Please make it possible…
onyva on HNIt's a pretty cool idea I think and is a great adjunct to traditional language learning. Maybe there could be an API so that open-source media players would be able to show the…
allisterb on HN
Learning from movies works well in practice
From 2 comments
As someone who learned English purely from Hollywood movies, I can confirm its a solid way to learn a language. I even picked up the accent to the extent that I'm frequently…
crypt1d on HNThe UX doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. It’s totally separate from the movie itself, I have to click any one line to see a translation (which doesn’t mean I’d want to “save…
azinman2 on HN
Objections
Subtitles are often inaccurate or differ from audio
From 3 comments
It's a cool idea, but unfortunately subtitles are notoriously inaccurate. Even in normal translations, you lose context and meaning due to cultural and structural differences in…
kstenerud on HNThoughts on subtitles also in the language you're learning? My sense is that this helps with my comprehension, but it may also be a crutch. Unfortunately, they're no help on…
bunderbunder on HNI don’t think it’s just that they contracted subtitles and dubbing to different teams. The requirements are different. This is particularly true in Japanese, the space…
xevb3k on HN
Hard to matchup subtitle files across language releases and sync them
From 2 comments
I can't get it to load and the "about" isn't terribly informative, but (I think) I made a proof of concept of a similar thing. Mine is an offline video player that shows dual…
catherd on HN1) it used VLC, called from the command line. arrow keys, space bar and a few letter keys for mode and navigation. 2) I downloaded from various places. If you can post a link…
catherd on HN
UI is confusing and not integrated with the movie playback
From 3 comments
The UX doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. It’s totally separate from the movie itself, I have to click any one line to see a translation (which doesn’t mean I’d want to “save…
azinman2 on HNI guess you start the movie on Netflix and mute it, and then read the subtitles taken from 'Open Subtitles DB' The UI using a list is a bit jarring, I would prefer a smooth…
0x4f3759df on HNWasn't able to figure out how it works. I guess you start the subtitles at the same time as the show/movie? --Not sure how I could possibly learn this way. I cant read Japanese,…
ramoz on HN
Requests
Side-by-side review of original and translation
From 1 comment
What a wonderful idea! I've used it with an episode of "This is Us" (to Arabic, which I'm currently studying) and it works perfectly well. Suggestions: 1. Please make it possible…
onyva on HN
Speed control and scrolling while paused
From 1 comment
What a wonderful idea! I've used it with an episode of "This is Us" (to Arabic, which I'm currently studying) and it works perfectly well. Suggestions: 1. Please make it possible…
onyva on HN
Pinyin conversion for Chinese
From 1 comment
Cool, I'll try this out later! Would be nice if you could convert the Chinese characters to Pinyin, which is far easier to learn
o_____________o on HN
Allow users to submit translations
From 1 comment
What a wonderful idea! I've used it with an episode of "This is Us" (to Arabic, which I'm currently studying) and it works perfectly well. Suggestions: 1. Please make it possible…
onyva on HN
Questions
How does the subtitle syncing work
From 2 comments
Cool stuff, I've had similar ideas but can never figure out the best approach to go about it. Just coming up with an approach that makes some kind of sense is an achievement in…
JansjoFromIkea on HNGreat work! How does this work? Do you map the subtitle timings?
hajderr on HN
Does the app load for some users
From 2 comments
I'm getting https://i.imgur.com/NrcA5v6.png
baal80spam on HNI guess it's broken? I picked Chinese, then Shutter Island, then at the "Start the movie now, then press start here." prompt the play button didn't do anything. That said, I've…
lnanek2 on HN
Alternatives named
Viki Learn Mode
From 1 comment
I guess it's broken? I picked Chinese, then Shutter Island, then at the "Start the movie now, then press start here." prompt the play button didn't do anything. That said, I've…
lnanek2 on HN
Dual-subtitle VLC-based player
From 1 comment
I can't get it to load and the "about" isn't terribly informative, but (I think) I made a proof of concept of a similar thing. Mine is an offline video player that shows dual…
catherd on HN
Netflix dual subtitles
From 1 comment
I'd rather just watch content with proper subtitles in the language I'm trying to learn. Say I'm learning German, I could either watch some original movie in German with English…
levesque on HN