Find exactly what you're looking for in any video – search for specific words, phrases, or moments and jump straight to them!
Who can use this feature?
This feature is available to all Digital Theatre+ users when watching videos with subtitles available.
What's new?
Ever wanted to find a specific quote, scene, or moment in a production but didn't want to scrub through the entire video? Our new subtitles search feature lets you search for any word or phrase in a video's subtitles and jump directly to that moment!
Why you'll love it
- Save valuable class time: No more hunting through videos to find that perfect scene for discussion
- Enhance analysis: Quickly locate and compare different instances of key themes, words, or motifs throughout a production
- Support close reading: Easy access to specific moments for detailed study and annotation
- Improve accessibility: Help students find and revisit important dialogue or monologues
How to use subtitles search
Finding specific moments in a video:
- While watching any video with subtitles, look for the new "Subtitle search" button in the media player toolbar
- Click the button to open the search panel
- Type the word or phrase you're looking for in the search box
- View all matching results with their exact timecodes
- Click any result to jump instantly to that moment in the video
Screenshot of the media player toolbar, with the subtitle search button highlighted
Screenshot showing matching results for the text entered with timecodes
Perfect for classroom activities:
- Character analysis: Search for a character's name to find all their scenes
- Theme exploration: Look for key words like "dream," "love," or "power" to trace themes throughout a production
- Language study: Find examples of specific literary devices, Shakespeare's metaphors, or poetic language
- Performance comparison: Quickly navigate between different deliveries of the same lines
Example in action
Teaching A Raisin in the Sun? Want to discuss Walter's dreams and aspirations?
- Click "Find in video"
- Search for "dream"
- See all instances where "dream" appears in the dialogue
- Click on "but these little homes, and a dream" at 0:53
- The video jumps right to that powerful moment!
Tips for effective searching
- Search for exact phrases by typing multiple words
- Try searching for recurring motifs or symbols mentioned in dialogue
Get started today
Open any video with subtitles and look for the "Subtitles search" button in your media player. Transform how you navigate and teach with video content!