Resources for People Interested in Transcription Շարքի հրապարակողը: Nicholas Sturtevant
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Hi Everyone,
Can anyone recommend good resources (networks, individuals, websites) for translators interested in transcription work.
I've done some transcription work for my translation clients and I really enjoy it but I'm sure there are a lot of tips and tricks I'm missing out on.
I appreciate your time in advance!
-Nick
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Henry Hinds 
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One disadvantage of transcription is that it pays much less than translation, so you would be best off dedicating your time and efforts to translation.
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tietzes (X)
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I cannot comprehend why one actually enjoys transcription work, but to each his own.
I agree with Henry, it pays much less, and I find it very strenuous and enervating a task.
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Tony M
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I have done a certain amount of transcription work, but don't find I am able to be particularly efficient, and hence, not terribly profitable.
As I only translate into my native language (EN), whilst all the transcription work involves of course aural comprehension of my source language (FR), I am creating an obstacle for myself from the outset. I never was terribly good at dictation in French.
So what I have done is teamed up with an excellent French native-speaking au... See more I have done a certain amount of transcription work, but don't find I am able to be particularly efficient, and hence, not terribly profitable.
As I only translate into my native language (EN), whilst all the transcription work involves of course aural comprehension of my source language (FR), I am creating an obstacle for myself from the outset. I never was terribly good at dictation in French.
So what I have done is teamed up with an excellent French native-speaking audio typist, with whom we have been able to establish a good workflow. Her hourly rate is much less than my own, plus of course she is much more productive than I could be — so it's a win/win situation! ▲ Collapse
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| I understand you like transcription work | Nov 13, 2014 |
especially if you are a fair typist it's quite enjoyable.
My only problem is that some files can be very hard to hear e.g. telephone interviews.
It's a good idea to check the quality of source files before you accept a job.
I use a foot pedal Infinity USB-2 and software Express Scribe PRO.
Best of luck!
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| Resources for People Interested in Transcription | Nov 13, 2014 |
Thanks Tony and Yetta for the leads/suggestions.
I wish there were a way to network with other people doing this kind of work. Maybe I'll just have to start my own group.
I'll definitely look into the workflows and products mentioned.
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Mollie Milesi
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| I really enjoy transcription | Nov 13, 2014 |
I really enjoy transcription, when the audio is clear and the subject interesting.
I agree that it pays less than translation, but I find I learn more, about a wider variety of subjects, and with less stress. I find accents, language evolution and terminology fascinating, and like doing the modifications that turn oral language into a written code.
It's even possible for transcription to be relaxing under the right conditions.
I too use an Infinity foot pe... See more I really enjoy transcription, when the audio is clear and the subject interesting.
I agree that it pays less than translation, but I find I learn more, about a wider variety of subjects, and with less stress. I find accents, language evolution and terminology fascinating, and like doing the modifications that turn oral language into a written code.
It's even possible for transcription to be relaxing under the right conditions.
I too use an Infinity foot pedal (could not survive without it), the best earphones I could find (absolutely essential), a sound enhancing program and Express Scribe. ▲ Collapse
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