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 transcripts 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 transcript search feature lets you search for any word or phrase in a video's transcript 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 transcript search
Finding specific moments in a video:
- While watching any video with a transcript, look for the new "Transcript" 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 transcript button highlighted
Screenshot showing matching results for the text entered with timecodes
Screenshot showing play button for highlighted line
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 "Transcript"
- Search for "dream"
- See all instances where "dream" appears in the dialogue
- Hover over the line "but these little homes, and a dream" at 0:53
- Select the play button that appears
- 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 "Transcript" button in your media player. Transform how you navigate and teach with video content!