Segmenters
Segmenters lay the foundation for subtitles by cutting a video into timed compartments that we call segments. Good segments are the basis for good subtitles, so it is important to learn how to accurately cut segments before working on a project (see the Ninja Academy Segmenting Guide for segmenting guidelines).
Within a channel, there are two main types of Segmenters: the General Segmenter and the Chief Segmenter. General Segmenters are responsible for segmenting the videos, while Chief Segmenters are responsible for overseeing the team.
Position Requirements
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Gold QC Contributors should not work on than 4 on-air Channels at the same time as a Segmenter.
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QC Contributors should not work on more than 2 on-air Channels at the same time as a Segmenter.
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QC Trainee Contributors should not work on more than 1 on-air Channel at the same time as a Segmenter.
Team Responsibilities
- To create segments at the request of the Channel Manager, Editor or All Languages Moderator.
- Inform the Channel Manager (if the Channel Manager is not available, please reach out to the Editor or All Languages Moderator) of any breaks or hiatus from your duties as a Segmenter.
- No inappropriate segmenting, which may include but is not limited to:
- Segmenting with the sole objective of raising the number of your total segments.
- Deliberately creating unusable segments or segments that do not correspond to translatable dialogue.
Channel Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the Channel by creating, modifying or removing segments.
- Follow the Channel rules set by the Channel Manager and Moderators including the Contributor Guidelines.
- Always contact Channel Manager and/or Editors before starting to segment.