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by Shiva Prabhakaran on Transcription, Transcription Services, Video Transcription, Videos

5 Best Practices While Recording a Video

“Recording is only half the work done. What truly matters, is what goes into making a video stand out from the rest and deliver what its audience seeks” goes a general saying.

Recording a video isn’t just about the tools and tech that brings it together but the way it is done.

Have you ever come across people who take much trouble to churn out a perfect video, get their tools right, choose the perfect setting, but the audio output isn’t of great quality? Or those that have a great video, but one that isn’t clear and therefore cannot be transcribed properly? … →

 
by Shiva Prabhakaran on Subtitling, Video Transcription, Videos

25 Must Have Tools for Video Creators

Have you ever wondered what it takes to come up with that alluring video which captivates both money and audience?

Well, it’s the strategic move of the impeccable video creator, who’s on the nose balance between tasks and tool, lets him filter out the champagne quality taste.

Therefore, after immense research on the sum of perspective and experience of varied videographers, we are here to baptize your video creation task for that extra amount of shapeliness. … →

 
by Shiva Prabhakaran on Subtitling, Video Transcription, Videos

10 Things to Know Before Starting a Youtube Channel

Having transcribed thousands of videos this is one of the questions that we would like to answer in terms of YouTube content creation in particular.

As you may all be well aware of the fact that, YouTube today is the second biggest search engine in the world. Second only to the mighty Google. YouTube is a Google property and it is expected to have top quality content and deliver an experience that is consistent with other Google products. Having said that, YouTube although has a lot of professional content creators, it also has its fair share of amateur content creators who play a crucial path in its growth. … →

 
by Becca Thomas on Education Transcription, General, Integrated Editor, Interview Transcription, Quality Transcription, Rates, Transcription, Video Transcription

Why Scribie Is The Top Transcription Service

What A Top Transcription Service Offers

If you’ve ever found yourself in need of a transcription service, you know that by doing a Google search, you will see a lot of results. Just because there are many transcription services out there, doesn’t mean that they all match up to each other. … →

 
by Becca Thomas on Quality Transcription, Recording service, SEO, Transcription, Transcription Services, Video Transcription, Videos

Adding Subtitles to Your Videos is No Longer Optional

Transcription and Subtitles in 2017

If you’re reading this, you may be asking yourself why should I bother to add subtitles to my videos? They are just videos after all; a visual aid. It’s simple to just watch the video, get the information or content in that manner and go about your merry way. Well, it isn’t that simple. In this day and age, it’s vital to add subtitles to your videos. Let’s discuss a few reasons why. … →

 
by Becca Thomas on Business Model, SEO, Transcription, Video Transcription

Transcribing Your Video is Crucial For Content Marketing Strategy

Transcribe Your Videos And Get More Traffic

Businesses today are always looking for new ways to stand out.  You want to keep your current customers and you also want to draw in new ones.  There are a variety of ways to do this and using videos is just one of those ways.  However, if you’re not using the video to your advantage, you may be doing more harm than good.

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With all of the possible marketing strategies out there, one that may be overlooked is audio transcription.  You’re probably thinking: “Why do I need to have my video transcribed?  People are just watching it after all aren’t they?”  Well, yes and no.  Here are a few reasons why transcribing your video is so important.

One key reason to have your video transcribed is accessibility.  Think of those who might be in an atmosphere in which they can’t listen to the video, i.e. work; having the words right there along with the video makes it easier for them to still get all of the information included.  There are also those who are hearing-impaired. Transcribed script allows for all potential customers to have the access to your content.

Another area is customer experience.  This allows customers to follow along with the video and if later there’s a certain part of the video they want to go back to, instead of playing it over again, they can just find it in the transcript.  It also allows them to easily share content with friends, family or co-workers.

Similarly, there are those out there who would rather not watch the videos.  It could be more time consuming for them to sit through a video than if they have a transcript they can read faster.  There’s also the possibility that some may just scan the transcript for information and take with them the things that are important to them.  Even if you don’t want script scrolling close to your video, you have the option of putting your transcript on a separate page and posting a link with the video.  You can highlight key areas to ensure that consumers are getting the best information possible.

One of the biggest reasons to have your video transcribed is due to Search Engine Optimization or SEO for short.  If you just post a video online, and let’s say it’s without a title, how is Google supposed to help you?  No title means there’s no way of knowing what is the content of your video.  Even if you have a title, that’s only a few words for Google to utilize.  The more content you have, the better chances your business has of being found and of being indexed higher on the list of searches by customers.search-engine-optimization-1359430_640

Of course, depending on the length of your video, transcribing it can be time-consuming.  If you add in multiple speakers, it could take you or your co-workers a long time to get it done.  That time could cost you potential customers and valuable online presence.  That’s where a top transcription service like Scribie comes in.  With a variety of options and turnaround times, you could have your video and corresponding transcript up and running in no time.

 
by Yukti Yatish on Audio, Captions, E-learning, General, Online Tutorials, Research, SEO, Subtitling, Transcription, Video Transcription, Videos

Why Is Transcription Important For Online Tutorials And E- Learning

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As the world is waking up to the immense possibilities of e-learning and online tutorials, transcription is witnessing a surge in popularity. This is largely due to the flexibility that transcription offers, which in turn facilitates the learning process. But why exactly are students banking on transcriptions while learning through online tutorials? Here are a few reasons:digital-learning

1. Easy comprehension

Having a transcript right in front of the eye helps students understand better while listening to an audio. The process engages a multi-sensory tutorial method, which is efficient especially in explaining complex subjects.

2. Great for students learning English as a second language

Many students from across the world are turning to the Internet to get a grip on the English language. Transcription in such cases has proven to be an effective learning aid. It lets the students, who are obviously not too familiar with the language, understand the words more clearly. Transcripts also help students keep up with the various accents of teachers and professors, which is not too uncommon among people hailing from the different parts of the world.

3. Helps students stay focused

Bite-sized information, including shorter videos enhanced with transcribed copies, is always more desirable when explaining concepts. Students find the highlighted texts in transcripts effective in holding their attention than the video alone would be able to.

4. Effective for students with poor Internet connectivity

Low Internet bandwidth is an issue that many students face. This is common with online learning as students hail from various corners of the world where Internet connectivity is not always available at the desired speed. It also allows the students the ability to read ahead even when the video is slow to load.

5.  Multiple usages

Apart from being used as subtitles to a video, transcriptions can be used in their own accord. In other words, depending upon their format, students can download and print transcribed documents and use them as study material.

There is little doubt that transcription is an important aspect of the e-learning process. But, it is not the students alone who benefit from it. Even the e-learning providers can help their online business by using the transcribed files to enhance their on-page SEO. This is applicable for all the material that they make available online. In case you are looking for assistance with your transcription, we can help. Start uploading files today and enjoy flawless transcription service delivered within budget and time.

 
by Yukti Yatish on Accuracy, Audio, Quality Transcription, Rates, Transcription, Video Transcription, Videos

BITC (Burnt In Time Code) In Video Transcription

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If you are in the editing industry, you probably already know about Burn-in Time Code or BITC. For the uninitiated, this is the time code that you can actually see on a video. The next time you watch the extra features in, say, a recorded TV show, take a closer look. You will see a group of rolling numbers right at the bottom. That’s BITC for you.

So, what exactly is BITC?

Like we said, it is a time-code that’s superimposed on a video. This means, it is not a part of the original video, but is burn onto the picture frame. You can even remove it later on. You don’t usually use BITC on the master tape. It is rather used on copies of the original material on a non-broadcast format.

How is BITC different from regular timecodes on a transcript?

That’s a good thing to ask because this is the part that confuses many people. To begin with, BITC is strictly video. A regular timecode, on the other hand, is the timestamp that you find on your transcribed file. This refers to the running time of an audio before every paragraph. For instance, if you see something like [00:10:12] on your transcribed file, this means the time stamp was made exactly 10 minutes 12 seconds into the audio fie. Scribie offers this as a default service and guarantees an accuracy of +/- 1 second.

But, why do we need BITC?

Ask anyone working on the post-production phase of a video project, and he will tell you the many advantages of BITC. Think of a situation when many people are working on the same project. How do you communicate about a particular point of the video? Maybe do a lot of back and forth until you arrive at the desired moment you wanted to work on? Introduce BITC and your problem is solved. Simply refer to the time stamp on your video for easy reference and for saving time.

If you need BITC in your video transcription project, we can help you. Scribie now offers the service at an additional charge of $0.50 per minute. Contact us today!