If you download a file labeled "Sync Fix" but it is still wrong, you need to perform a manual delay.

Using VLC Media Player (Free):

The Golden Number for Ember: Most broken files require a +13,500 ms (13.5 seconds) shift at the start, but the drift increases. The UPD Fix eliminates this drift entirely.

Download Subtitle Edit – it’s the industry standard for fixing desync.

  • Click “Apply” and “Save As” – rename to Ember.2016.MANUAL.FIX.srt.

    • The most common complaint about the 2016 original subtitles is that they fall apart during the 78-minute mark (the cave scene). The UPD Fix resolves this by re-timing the frame rate from 23.976fps to 25fps.

    If you cannot find the UPD Fix, use this manual workaround:

    Even with a “fixed” subtitle file, you may need to make micro-adjustments. Here’s how to ensure perfection.

    When you download the file titled Ember.2016.720p.BluRay.x264.ENG-UPD.srt, check the following properties:

    Open your video in VLC Media Player. Go to Tools → Codec Information. Look at the Length field.

    If your subtitle file is made for the theatrical cut but you have the director’s cut, you will need to retime it.