Recently updated on January 12th, 2024 at 10:14 am
Table of Contents
- What’s Transcription?
- What is a Transcriptionist?
- What Are the Benefits of Online Transcription Services?
- Frequently Asked Questions about Online Transcription Services
- Online Transcription Services by Chinese Copywriter
What’s Transcription?
In simple terms, transcription is the process of converting speech into texts from a digital file that can either be a phone recording, a podcast, an audiobook, etc.
What is a Transcriptionist?
A transcriptionist converts speeches or recordings into text documents. There’re two types of transcribers:
Human Transcriptionist
A transcriber listens to recordings or attends live events and types the contents into a document, which is then returned to the client so that they will have a written record of what was said in the recording.
Machine Transcriptionist
It provides a speech recognition function and delivers computer-generated transcriptions. For this method, you upload files to a program that processes the audio quickly using automatic speech recognition (ASR), and it spits out a transcript. Obviously, it’s faster and less expensive to use an automatic speech recognition service, but you might lose some nuance. That adds an extra editing step for you and your team.
What Are the Benefits of Online Transcription Services?
Transcribing your audiovisual content comes with lots of benefits.
Reach a Wilder Audience
A well-written version of the most popular videos can be used in many other marketing channels, for instance, it can become an in-depth blog post, a powerful email marketing campaign, an infographic post on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram, etc. to reach a wider audience all over the world.
Boost SEO
Adding transcripts to your videos is a proven strategy to boost keyword rankings as search engines aren’t able to watch videos but they can fetch information via texts.
Help the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Audience
Text transcription is considered the second language for deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals. Transcribing makes the video content accessible to them.
Save Time and Efforts
Online transcription services save the time and effort that you will spend on listening to the entire recording. You can focus directly on the important conversation and don’t have to go through the entire audio.
Frequently Asked Questions about Online Transcription Services
Why should I choose the online transcription services from Chinese Copywriter?
Chinese Copywriter stands out from the rest of the pack because of its commitment to providing a high-quality online transcription services. We use real human transcribers to give our clients the real value for their money and quick turnaround time that they can ever get from anywhere else.
How long will it take to transcribe an interview?
It depends on the duration of the interview, the number of speakers, and the quality of the audio/video. For a 1–2-hour interview video, the turnaround time is 24 hours since all our transcription projects go through a 2-step process, first by an expert native-speaking transcriber, then a rigorous quality check by a senior subject-matter editor.
What is the rate for your online transcription services?
In general, the standard rate for transcribing is between $0.10 to $1.50 and beyond per audio minute. The rate you pay will depend on things like the audio quality, accents present, etc.
What types of audio or video files can be transcribed using online transcription services?
Online transcription services can typically handle a wide range of audio and video file types. This may include common file formats such as MP3, WAV, MP4, and AVI, as well as less common file formats.
How long does it typically take for an online transcription service to transcribe an audio or video file?
The length of time it takes for an online transcription service to transcribe an audio or video file can vary widely depending on a number of factors. These factors may include the length of the audio or video file, the number of speakers, the complexity of the content, and the workload of the transcription service.
In general, shorter audio or video files will take less time to transcribe than longer ones. Similarly, audio or video files with a single speaker and clear, easy-to-understand content will typically be transcribed more quickly than those with multiple speakers or complex content.
Are online transcription services secure and confidential?
Many online transcription services take steps to ensure the security and confidentiality of their clients’ audio or video files and transcriptions. These steps may include using encrypted connections to transfer audio or video files, storing files in secure servers, and implementing strict access controls to ensure that only authorized individuals can access the files.
Are there any additional fees for formatting, editing, or proofreading the transcription?
It is possible that some online transcription services may charge additional fees for formatting, editing, or proofreading the transcription. These additional services may be offered as options that you can choose to purchase, or they may be included as part of a more comprehensive transcription package.
Can online transcription services provide translations in addition to transcriptions?
Yes, some online transcription services may offer translation services in addition to transcription services. These services may be provided by professional translators who are proficient in both the source language of the audio or video file and the target language in which the transcription or translation is being produced.
Online Transcription Services by Chinese Copywriter
If you need the transcription in Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese, our transcription service is the right option for you. We’re an international transcription and translation agency that specializes in Chinese transcription services and has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, including Netflix, Tencent, IMDb, etc.
From business meetings to police interviews, we know the importance of having a written record. Whatever the situation may be, our teams of transcribers work from your audio and video recordings to prepare an accurate transcript for you according to your specifications. Our pricing is affordable, and custom to your needs to provide you with the best possible solution.
Types of Online Transcription Services We Provide
From Netflix to YouTube videos, our team has transcribed in-depth, complex, and confidential content with precision and efficiency.
- Academic Transcription – For students, researchers, professors, and lecturers.
- Business Transcription – For transcribing business documents, interviews, meetings, conference calls, focus groups, etc.
- Conference Transcription – To transcribe conference calls, meetings, large group conversations, speeches, etc.
- Interview Transcription – It offers transcription services to research interviews, media interviews, job interviews, etc.
- Legal Transcription – For court hearings, police interrogation, legal proceedings, etc.
- Medical Transcription – Service offered for client conversations, doctor conversations, etc.
- Online Transcription – For all your online data, which is stored on various servers.
- Podcast Transcription – For transcribing all your podcast episodes.
- Video Transcription – For online videos, YouTube videos, etc.
- Sermon Transcription – For sermons, gospel preachings, religious lectures, etc.
Order Online Transcription Services in 3 Easy Steps
From voice to text in 3 easy steps.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Upload
Upload files from your computer or simply paste the URL from the web.
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Pay
After paying, our industry-specific trained professionals transcribe your files with accuracy and speed, 100% done by humans.
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Receive
Transcripts are delivered to your email as editable documents.
Chinese-English Transcription Style Guide
Timestamps
Timestamps should be in the following formats:
- Chinese: (hh:mm:ss)
- English: [hh:mm:ss]
Speaker Identification
- Do not use a speaker identification if there is only one speaker.
- If the speaker’s name is known, use the speaker’s full name as identification. Exceptions: If a speaker is identified by a title throughout, then use the title and last name. Examples: Professor Wang, Dr. Ma.
- For interviews, use “Interviewer” and “Interviewee” to identify the speakers. You may number the identification if there is more than one interviewer/interviewee.
- For training courses, lectures, instructional courses, etc., use “Instructor” as identification.
- For focus group recordings, identify the focus group leader as “Moderator” or “Facilitator”. Participants can be identified by name if their names are provided. Otherwise, use “Man” and “Woman” for identification. If there are several women and men, then number the speakers as “Man 1”, “Man 2”, “Woman 1”, “Woman 2”, or “Male 1”, “Male 2”, “Female 1”, and “Female 2”.
Spelling and Capitalization
- Be consistent in the spelling and capitalization of words throughout the transcript.
- Use spell-checking tools such as Grammarly for spell check but be aware that it might not catch all mistakes.
- Use client instructions, the internet, dictionaries, glossaries, style guides, etc. to verify the spelling of words, places, and technical terms.
- For places, names, and other words that you are not sure how to spell, use the mark [Place], [Name], etc.
Inaudible Speech
Use an inaudible timestamp [inaudible hh:mm:ss] to indicate words or phrases you cannot hear or understand. Replace the “hh:mm:ss” with the timestamp of where the inaudible speech begins.
Interruptions and Incomplete Sentences
Use periods plus spaces when there is a change of thought in the middle of a sentence, or the speaker doesn’t complete a sentence.
For example:
Interviewer: Tomorrow I’m going to . . . well, maybe I’m just . . .
Translation Manager
Eva has 6 years of experience working as a News Editor and 5 years as a freelance copywriter. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies and a master’s degree in applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne.