From 4f0490da551c9a2e8a7da83cad6d223f74d76c33 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:42:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] update ambiguous Korean syllables --- content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/advanced-timing.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/advanced-timing.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/advanced-timing.md index 11db9c7..e118e1e 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/advanced-timing.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/advanced-timing.md @@ -262,11 +262,14 @@ Here is an example for Korean syllable separation: ![Korean syllable separation](/images/creation/kor_split.png) With these information in mind, there are some cases where the syallables are clear in Hangul but not in romanization. This can happen with 2 vowels that follow each other. But more common is a combination with the consonant "ng". -The unclear cases are **ng-(vowel)** and **ngg-(vowel)**. Here is a simple example how the Hangul look, so that you can check in the Korean lyrics. It is highly recommended to indicate the separation of these ambiguous cases with an apostrophe in the transcript to support the karaoke singer. +The unclear cases are **ng-(vowel)** and certain vowels when not separated by consonants. +Here is a simple example how the Hangul look, so that you can check in the Korean lyrics. +Please consult the table above for other vowel cases. +It is highly recommended to indicate the separation of these ambiguous cases with an apostrophe in the transcript to support the karaoke singer. -- anga can be either an-ga 안가 or ang-a 앙아 +- anga can be either an'ga 안가 or ang'a 앙아 -- angga can be either an-gga 안까 or ang-ga 앙가 +- haeun can be either hae'un 해운 or ha'eun 하은 ![n'g](/images/creation/kor_n_g.png) -- GitLab From ce2bfee314788166e0eaff12b2bd3668603a03b6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:51:22 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] updating part about duets for coherency --- content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md | 12 +++--------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md index 68f3bdb..67a984f 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md @@ -282,16 +282,10 @@ As you might have noticed, the sample file has a few styles : **Up** is the usual line style that you will use mainly. If you make a karaoke subtitle that can be sung as duet, use the **Duo** styles. +You can find more details on styling for multiple singers [here](../karoke-advanced#styling-for-multiple-singers). -{{% notice tip "Symbols for duets" %}} -Symbols at the beginning of a line instead of (or along with) colors can help some people to better see who is supposed to sing. - -You should select symbols that are easily distinguishable from far away, e. g. ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣. - -Color-blind people will appreciate this! -{{% /notice %}} - -If your karaoke has background voices, you can use the **Choir** style. It appears between the middle and the top of the screen, or with the **Down** style at the bottom of the screen. +If your karaoke has background vocals, you can use the **Choir** style. +It appears between the middle and the top of the screen, or with the **Down** style at the bottom of the screen. Please note here that lines displayed at the bottom of the screen might be invisible for people standing in a crowd. -- GitLab From 93555994395112f24aa563fc6b4dfcc6e090faa0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:07:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] including a paragraph on best practice for multiple singer karaokes --- .../create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md index b5078d3..6e84866 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md @@ -76,6 +76,37 @@ The ASS definitions that we'll often use are - Red : `&H5555FF&` - Green : `&H66EF22&` +## Styling for multiple singers + +When styling for multiple singers, the secondary color (displayed first with karaoke tags) should be unique for every singer. +The primary color should then be white to have maximum contrast and visibility against the video background. +Please keep the border always in black. + +The [example script](/aegisub/sampleKaraokeMugen.ass) has these rules already applied to the Duo styles: + +- Sample KM Duo [Voice 1] +- Sample KM Duo [Voice 2] +- Sample KM Duo [Voice 1&2] + +Note that **Sample KM Duo [Voice 1&2]** is additionally displayed in italics to emphasize that this color reflects both singers singing this together. + +For the singers to know which color belongs to which singer (groups), it is highly recommended to insert a legend at the beginning of your ASS file. +Here is an example that you can copy and adapt: + +```Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:10.00,Sample KM [Down],,0,0,0,legend,{\c&H008AFF&}Voice 1 {\c&HFFFFFF&}| {\c&HFF843C&}Voice 2 {\c&HFFFFFF&}| {\c&HEB4DC1&\i1}Both{\i0}``` + +Unfortunately, the colors for the singers need to be set manually in the legend. +So please do not forget to adapt them once you have decided on the colors you want to use. + +{{% notice tip "Symbols for each singer" %}} +Symbols at the beginning of a line instead of (or along with) colors can help some people to better see who is supposed to sing. + +You should select symbols that are easily distinguishable from far away, e. g. ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣. + +Color-blind people will appreciate this! +{{% /notice %}} + + ## The time shift A very useful feature for karaoke timing is the **Time Shift**. You can access it via the menu: **Timing > Shift Times…** -- GitLab From 57cd850c827943dbdf9a5a2093c52477841152bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:26:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] fixing link --- content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md index 67a984f..0ae9f7a 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md @@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ As you might have noticed, the sample file has a few styles : **Up** is the usual line style that you will use mainly. If you make a karaoke subtitle that can be sung as duet, use the **Duo** styles. -You can find more details on styling for multiple singers [here](../karoke-advanced#styling-for-multiple-singers). +You can find more details on styling for multiple singers [here](../karaoke-advanced#styling-for-multiple-singers). If your karaoke has background vocals, you can use the **Choir** style. It appears between the middle and the top of the screen, or with the **Down** style at the bottom of the screen. -- GitLab From eb44652b5ef8db17788225a65b1bdc8b3152df5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:30:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] :lipstick: smoothing out "ugly" English --- content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md index 0ae9f7a..85bab3e 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke.md @@ -284,12 +284,11 @@ As you might have noticed, the sample file has a few styles : If you make a karaoke subtitle that can be sung as duet, use the **Duo** styles. You can find more details on styling for multiple singers [here](../karaoke-advanced#styling-for-multiple-singers). -If your karaoke has background vocals, you can use the **Choir** style. -It appears between the middle and the top of the screen, or with the **Down** style at the bottom of the screen. - +If your karaoke has background vocals, you can use the **Choir** style, it appears between the middle and the top of the screen. +Alternatively, use the **Down** style at the bottom of the screen. Please note here that lines displayed at the bottom of the screen might be invisible for people standing in a crowd. -Note that you can also change the style of multiple lines by simply selecting them and changing the style with the usual drop down menu. +You can also change the style of multiple lines by simply selecting them and changing the style with the usual drop down menu. ![ass](/images/creation/ChangementStyle.png) -- GitLab From 1b6022be280660373785ac9d3b384022f1e5d6a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:34:50 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] :lipstick: some more fixes --- content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md | 3 +-- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md index 6e84866..7006d0b 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ The [example script](/aegisub/sampleKaraokeMugen.ass) has these rules already ap - Sample KM Duo [Voice 2] - Sample KM Duo [Voice 1&2] -Note that **Sample KM Duo [Voice 1&2]** is additionally displayed in italics to emphasize that this color reflects both singers singing this together. +Note that **Sample KM Duo [Voice 1&2]** is additionally displayed in italics to emphasize that this color reflects both singers singing together. For the singers to know which color belongs to which singer (groups), it is highly recommended to insert a legend at the beginning of your ASS file. Here is an example that you can copy and adapt: @@ -100,7 +100,6 @@ So please do not forget to adapt them once you have decided on the colors you wa {{% notice tip "Symbols for each singer" %}} Symbols at the beginning of a line instead of (or along with) colors can help some people to better see who is supposed to sing. - You should select symbols that are easily distinguishable from far away, e. g. ♠ ♥ ♦ ♣. Color-blind people will appreciate this! -- GitLab From 78c44f002dff5c1b4659b51b22111711615b03f0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Soraya Lawr Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:49:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] Update file karaoke-advanced.md --- content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md | 5 +---- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md index 7006d0b..a41ca1a 100644 --- a/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md +++ b/content/contrib-guide/create-karaoke/karaoke-advanced.md @@ -93,10 +93,7 @@ Note that **Sample KM Duo [Voice 1&2]** is additionally displayed in italics to For the singers to know which color belongs to which singer (groups), it is highly recommended to insert a legend at the beginning of your ASS file. Here is an example that you can copy and adapt: -```Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:10.00,Sample KM [Down],,0,0,0,legend,{\c&H008AFF&}Voice 1 {\c&HFFFFFF&}| {\c&HFF843C&}Voice 2 {\c&HFFFFFF&}| {\c&HEB4DC1&\i1}Both{\i0}``` - -Unfortunately, the colors for the singers need to be set manually in the legend. -So please do not forget to adapt them once you have decided on the colors you want to use. +```Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.00,0:00:10.00,Sample KM [Down],,0,0,0,legend,{\k1000}{\k0}{\rSample KM Duo [Voice 1]}Voice 1 {\2cHFFFFFF}| {\rSample KM Duo [Voice 2]}Voice 2 {\2cHFFFFFF}| {\rSample KM Duo [Voice 1&2]}Both``` {{% notice tip "Symbols for each singer" %}} Symbols at the beginning of a line instead of (or along with) colors can help some people to better see who is supposed to sing. -- GitLab