LanguageMaster / Rooster Video Tools
01/01/25 → 08/01/25 | Patch 2.20 → 2.25
Patch Notes | Download Latest Version
Updates are NOT automatic.
Notable Additions
→ Added ability to swap the geolocation source for YouTube stream data.
→ Added a Captions Mouseover Bar - used for quickly replaying, looping and moving between subtitles via buttons.
→ Added Replay Captions 'x' times feature and preferences.
Notable Fixes
→ Fix for failing to load on NPO website
→ Fix for the loading and splitting of Thai words / lessons
→ Fix for consistency of replay / previous caption keybinds & buttons
→ Multiple fixes for UI / keybind breaks during Rooster lessons
Here is a segment of Kleo (German) on Netflix. Transcribed with Fireworks Whisper V3 and imported directly to LingQ.
There is also a segment from A Bugs Life on Disney+ in Finnish. But I won’t post that for copyright reasons.
and a video of some transcribed Finnish Christmas songs.
We are still working on new features, improving the UI and an upcoming video guide.
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This week at LanguageMaster…
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Patch Notes
Another busy week with a whole stack of additions and bug fixes.
Rooster Video Tools V2 (Chromium)
→ Updated from 2.25 → 2.31.
→ Added an Overlay Creation Process popup for viewing the files during overlay generation.
→ 15+ Bug fixes including multiple for YouTube Shorts.
Rooster Universal Player
→ New V2 extension compatible player for utilizing the Rooster Video Overlay for your own media files. https://player.languagemaster.io
Rooster Video Tools V1 (Firefox)
→ Re-release of Rooster Netflix, Spotify & IQIYI Tools for LanguageMaster Gold Subscribers.
Spotify
Netflix
IQIYI
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The ULTIMATE UI Overhaul…!
Rooster Video Tools V2 (Chromium)
→ Updated from 2.31 → 2.38
→ UI Upgrade
→ 20+ Bug and continuation fixes
The below video displays how easy it is to transcribe Netflix videos, import to LingQ and overlay ontop of the video
Lesson imported with the original Netflix audio and Whisper Transcription by Fireworks.
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The grind continues
Rooster Video Tools V2 (Chromium)
→ Updated from 2.38 → 2.44
→ Added support for Rednote
→ Another 20+ Bug and continuation fixes
Website Transcribe with LanguageMaster
(Multi device support - no extension required)
- Create an account on LanguageMaster
- Purchase tokens for one off transcriptions or a subscription to the platform.
- Visit Whisper Playground
- Enter YouTube URL or upload your own media file.
- Select the language of the media or leave as ‘auto’ (not recommended)
- Select a Transcription Provider
- Press Transcribe Button
- Transcript or relevant error appears
- Download the transcript file in VTT (subtitle) and JSON (verbose data) formats.
EXTRAS
YouTube Extras:
Query and download Auto-generated Subtitles, Audio Stream and Combined Video/Audio Stream for free
Own Audio Files Example
–Currently subject to File-Size limits. ~30mb per file.
Own Video Files Example
–Currently subject to File-Size limits. ~30mb per file.
UNIVERSAL PLAYER
For full desktop support (with direct LingQ functionality) see Rooster Universal Player with Rooster Video Tools V2 Installed.
Improvements to the Whisper Playground
The Whisper Playground is now a one stop location for transcribing YouTube videos and your own media content (Without the LanguageMaster extension).
YouTube videos with subtitles appear pre-generated with options to download the subtitles, transcribe and download new captions (using a choice of 15 models), translate (with OpenL) into 100+ languages, review the media with text to speech / timestamped playback and download the video’s comments.
These features (excluding transcribe / translate) can be used with a free LanguageMaster account.
When uploading your own media you must select the language and a transcription provider to return the subtitles. There are multiple price points / use cases for the transcription models, this information is available by mousing over the model.
The Whisper Playground now also doubles as the LanguageMaster website lesson screen. Users are able to review the text / translation and saved word information from their lesson. If the video was imported from YouTube it will contain additional playback options.
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LanguageMaster Updates
2.44 - 2.52
Additions
Added support for TV2.NO Video Shorts Reel (Norwegian).
Added Rooster and LingQ Transcription options to TV2.NO Video Reels.
Added Playlist Display for TV2.NO.
Added Irish as a LingQ selectable language.
Added Generate Transliteration with GPT preference (Arabic/Hebrew).
Fixes
Fix for certain caption formats creating a time update error.
Fix for Caption Bar width on RedNote.
Fix for multiple caption boxes appearing when toggling Fullscreen on YouTube.
Fix for LingQ lesson loading issues in some cases.
Improved success rate of YouTube audio transcription.
Fix for slow loading of YouTube video data in some cases.
Fix for caption box persisting on fullscreen change after switching videos on YouTube.
Updated various icons and tooltips.
Fix for oversized text options on certain websites.
Fix for crash on load when generating the overlay while in Fullscreen on YouTube.
Fix for Russian transliteration sources when using Generate Diacritics with GPT.
Fix for some language-specific processes repeating and increasing generation time while using Rooster Fast Load.
Fix for failing to load Rooster Lesson words in Chinese/Tagalog in some cases.
Fix for transliteration display preferences in some cases when changing captions.
TV2.NO
Further support for Norwegian with the addition of TV2 Reels to Rooster Video Tools.
- TV2 doesn’t provide subtitles. All files are generated with AI.
Video
Loading a LingQ AI Generated Lesson
Loading a Rooster AI Generated Lesson (Fireworks in this case)
Loading from the Playground / Bazaar
Action Shot #1
Action Shot
#2
Additional support for Dutch
VRT MAX
https://www.vrt.be/vrtmax/
A large variety of Dutch content including Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts and Kids section. Requires VPN or proximity to Belgium.
Subtitles are available for most content and the audio from the podcasts is available for direct transcription / LingQ Import.
Robinson Crusoe
Bedankt voor niks!
LingQ Imports
VRT Library
Worth revisiting a lifetime option.
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For the threepeat…!
With LingQ now supporting Irish it is time to include it’s best content source.
Technicals
Home: https://www.tg4.ie/
Audio: Irish
Subtitles: English (Primary) / Gaeilge (On various programs)
Audio: DRM (Unavailable)
With limited content and high quality English subtitles we can directly translate them back to Irish for a somewhat accurate subtitle. Whisper word-error rates for Irish are still exceeding 40% and the language is not covered by most providers.
Video with Gaeilge subtitles and Irish audio
Video with Translated English → Gaeilge with Irish audio
Extended Support for Icelandic
Technicals
Home: → https://www.ruv.is/ (National Broadcaster in Iceland)
Audio: → Icelandic
Subtitles: → Icelandic
Audio/Transcription: → Available on Podcasts (Fails as direct LingQ audio import, Requires Rooster Transcription)
Availability: → Some content is only available within Iceland or by using a VPN
Icelandic Subs
Icelandic Transcription
Images
Extended Support for Armenian
Technicals
Home: → https://kinodaran.com/ (Movies/TV Shows)
Audio: → Armenian
Subtitles: None
Audio/Transcription: → Available (High Word Error Rates)
Availability: → Some content is free, some requires a subscription.
It is quite frustrating to understand with the lack of subtitles and high word error rates. Some improvement is still needed here.
A random study on Armenian Speech to Text
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Added support for Internet Archive
A massive free digital library offering a wide range of Movies, TV Shows, Audiobooks, Old-Time Radio, Educational Content, and more in multiple languages.
LanguageMaster Updates
2.53 – 2.60
9th-28th March 2025
Additions
360p AV Stream added to bottom of downloadables list on YouTube.
Added support for Internet Archive - archive.org (public domain movies, audio books).
Added support for Kinodaran.com (Armenian - Films/TV/Documentaries/Kids).
Added support for RUV.IS (Icelandic - Broadcaster: Films/TV/Documentaries/Kids).
TG4 series now import with series / episode number.
Added support for TG4.IE (Irish - Broadcaster: Films/TV/Documentaries/Kids).
Added support for VRT.BE (Dutch - movies/tv shows/podcasts/kids).
Changes & Fixes
Translation Line now starts at 75% of Original Line (If font size is not manually set).
Changed initial video language detection from Libre to GPT.
Fix for creating lessons from Video Subtitles on Disney+.
Further fix for Video Subtitles on Disney+ - 2.58a (3 hours later).
Fix for Chinese/Japanese word parsing when loading freshly created LingQ lessons.
Fix for Chinese/Japanese word parsing when loading from LingQ lessons / LingQ Transcriptions in some cases.
Fix for width of caption box in relation to the word side panel when toggling full screen in some cases.
Fix for rooster icon appearing on TV2/VRT when menu is closed.
Fix for time out crashing when translating long videos in some cases.
Fix for Patch Notes menu not displaying on some websites.
Fix for adding multiple LingQ lesson Ids to a single video.
Support for YouTube Audio Dubs and Transcription of Audio Dubs
Only available when the creator has provided additional audio languages for the video. This preference must be set on the YouTube player as well to hear the dubbed version.
Learn Languages while Learning Relevant Skills
Support for UDEMY
Udemy is an online learning platform where people can take or teach courses on a wide range of topics. It offers both free and paid courses, covering subjects like programming, business, design, languages, personal development, and more. Courses usually include video lectures, quizzes, and downloadable resources, and learners can go at their own pace.
Loaded
Overlay Preferences
Generation on Enrolled Courses
Generation on Course Previews
Imported
The ULTIMATE YouTube Autogen Parser…!
Create LingQ lessons and load Rooster Video Tools with enhanced YouTube subtitles. Used as an alternative to audio transcription and professional subtitles.
3 Endpoints for formatting YouTube autogen with timestamps.
Examples
Using the AI endpoint
Using the Non-AI endpoint
YouTube Autogen (straight from YouTube)
AI Powered, punctuation and formatting (token cost)
https://languagemaster.io/api/autogen-naturalize?videoId=ocZxLoNqT_s
Non AI, attempted formatting.
https://languagemaster.io/api/autogen-naturalize2?videoId=ocZxLoNqT_s
Intended subtitles
https://languagemaster.io/api/autogen-naturalize3?videoId=ocZxLoNqT_s
Extra Params
&lang=en (for specific language / translation of the subtitle)
&max=20 (for maximum caption length)
Access the feature on RVT
Download the enhanced subtitles directly from the menu
Additional Website Support
Apple TV
Apple TV is a streaming service and media platform that combines original Apple TV+ content with access to a wide selection of movies and shows from other providers. Users can watch Apple Originals, rent or buy films, subscribe to premium channels, and enjoy seamless integration across Apple devices. It offers high-quality viewing experiences with features like 4K HDR, offline downloads, and family sharing.
Note: There is a large range of professional subtitles and audio dubs. (Similar to Netflix/Disney+)
Max
Max is a streaming platform offering a vast library of movies, TV shows, and original content from HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Discovery, and more. It includes popular series, documentaries, reality shows, and blockbuster films, catering to a wide range of interests. With curated collections, offline viewing, and personalized recommendations, Max makes it easy to dive into premium entertainment anytime.
Future Plans
The last website noted as TBA is HULU which will be added in the coming days. There is also plans for additional Audio options with Spotify and YouTube Music (Both with synchronized lyrics) for subscribers.
YouTube Music
Import and Transcribe lessons directly from Youtube Music.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=j6HT8s0iKdk → Synced Lyrics
https://youtu.be/Bjud_dHewtA → Audio Transcription
Three new websites for Rooster Video Tools.
AMC+ is a premium subscription-based streaming service. Launched in June 2020, it offers a curated bundle of content from AMC’s own channels and streaming brands, including AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited.
Shudder is a subscription-based streaming service dedicated to horror, thriller, and supernatural content. Owned by AMC Networks.
Bilibili TV is the international version of Bilibili, a prominent Chinese video-sharing platform headquartered in Shanghai. Launched in 2009, Bilibili has evolved from a niche site focused on anime, comics, and games (ACG) into a comprehensive platform offering a wide array of content, including music, dance, science and technology, movies, drama, fashion, and video games.
Exploring New Layouts (Rooster Video Tools 2.96+)
Netflix
Disney+
YouTube
AMC+
Yle Areena
AppleTV
Kinodaran
Will be expanded to additional websites over the next few days. To view detailed patch notes visit. https://languagemaster.io/api/latest-version
