3.2. Add caption
When adding a caption to a selected image, you can save time by using the voice input, template, or shortcut key functions. Work on the [Edit Caption] screen.
- Some functions may not be available in your country or region.
3.2.1. Voice input
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- This feature is not available to users who are not using Google. In such cases, please enter text using the keyboard.
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3.2.2. Converting Voice Memos into text (ILCE-1/9M3/9M2 only)
When importing a Voice Memo recorded on the camera along with images, the Transfer & Tagging automatically converts the Voice Memo into text. Then, the text is inserted at the end of the caption.
Select Menu > [Setting] > [Import], and then turn on [Voice Memo Auto Captioning].
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- 1 Voice Memo converted into text
- 2 Playback button: This button plays back the audio.
- 3 Copy button: This button copies the contents of the text to the clipboard.
Paste the whole text or a part of the text into the Caption/Description area below. Then, edit it as necessary.
Note:
When converting Voice Memos into text, import images using either [2.1. Importing images using FTP] or [2.2. Importing images using a USB mass storage connection].
3.2.3. Caption template
Make captions in advance and save them as caption templates.
Create new template
Select Menu > [Caption Template.] Tap [+] and enter the caption that you would like to save as a template.
Up to 50 templates can be saved.
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Load templates and use them to enter captions.
Tap [Template] on the edit caption screen, and select the desired template.
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Editing and deleting templates
Select Menu > [Caption Template]. Tap
on the target caption template to edit or delete it.
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Cloud syncing templates
Templates are automatically synced with templates in the cloud (Creators’ Cloud). Data is shared between devices using the same account.
- You can share data with devices using a different account by using the online import and export functions. > 4.2. How to use online function
- Cloud functions may not be supported in some countries or regions, so these functions may not be available.
3.2.4. Caption glossary (shortcut key function)
You can create a caption glossary and register multiple captions in that.
- You can also create a caption glossary on a PC. Refer to "4. How to use online function" for details.
Creating a new caption glossary
Menu at the top left of the screen > [Caption Glossary] > [+] at the top right > Input the glossary title > Tap [Create New]
- You can also select the genre as necessary.
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Registering a word in the caption glossary
Menu at the top left of the screen > [Caption Glossary] > Select glossary > [+] at the top right > Input word and shortcut
- If you register a shortcut, the registered word will be automatically input just by inputting the shortcut. For example, for a sports shoot, athletes' names can be added quickly using their uniform numbers.
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Enabling the caption glossary
Menu at the top left of the screen > [Caption Glossary] > Check the glossary you want to enable
- You can also select and unselect as a batch with
at the top right of the screen.
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Cloud syncing glossaries
Glossaries are automatically synced with glossaries in the cloud (Creators’ Cloud). Data is shared between devices using the same account.
- You can share data with devices using a different account by using the online import and export functions. > 4.2. How to use online function
- Cloud functions may not be supported in some countries or regions, so these functions may not be available.