Transcription Service FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions about Transcription, Translation, and Subtitling Services
In an increasingly connected world, the power to communicate across languages and formats is invaluable. For content creators, businesses, medical and legal professionals, as well as media and production companies, transcription, translation, and subtitling services are not just amenities—they are necessities. Understanding these services can enhance how you connect with your audience, gain better insights, and broaden your reach. Let’s delve into some of the most common questions surrounding these vital services.
Transcription Services FAQ's
Transcription is the process of converting spoken language into written text. This can be done from various audio or video sources, such as interviews, meetings, legal proceedings, or medical consultations.
Transcription is the process of converting spoken language into written text. This can be done from various audio or video sources, such as interviews, meetings, legal proceedings, or medical consultations.
- Verbatim Transcription
- Edited Transcription
- Intelligent Verbatim Transcription
- Discourse Analysis
- Time coded Transcription
- Continuity Transcription
- Specialty Transcription (Legal, Medical, etc.)
- Saves time and resources
- Provides accurate written records
- Enhances accessibility of content
- Supports SEO efforts for digital content
- Law firms
- Healthcare providers
- Research institutions
- Media and production companies
- Businesses
Translation Services FAQ's
Translation is the rendering of text from one language to another. It ensures that the meaning and tone of the original content are preserved.
Professional translators understand the cultural nuances and context of both languages involved, translating content accurately, making it accessible for a new audience.
- Document Translation
- Subtitling
- Voice Over
- Dubbing
- Interpreting
- Medical Translation
- Legal Translation
- Website and Software Localisation
- Real time captioning
- Back translation
- Video translation and subtitling
- Expands market reach
- Builds multicultural connection
- Ensures legal and medical compliance
- Opens up international collaboration opportunities
- Makes content accessible
- Good for SEO
- Multinational businesses
- Medical and pharmaceutical companies
- Legal entities and government agencies
- Tech companies
- Media
- Universities
- Film and television
- Research bodies
Subtitling Services FAQ's
Subtitling is the process of overlaying text onto video content, translating spoken dialogue into written captions usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Subtitle creators transcribe the audio, translate it if necessary, and synchronize the resulting text with the video playback to match the on-screen action.
- Intralingual subtitling
- Interlingual subtitling
- SDH (Subtitles for Deaf people)
- Closed Captioning
- Live Captioning
- Enhances media accessibility
- Engages a broader audience, including non-native speakers and the deaf community
- Increases viewership and engagement
- Complies with accessibility standards
- Broadcasting networks
- Independent filmmakers
- Educational institutions
- Corporate training
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are transcription services tailored for legal, medical, technical, and other industry-specific content.
While online tools can be helpful for very informal translations, professional services are recommended for accuracy, especially for business, legal, or medical documents.
The time frame can vary depending on the complexity of the content, but typically it could take anywhere from 5 to 10 hours for a professional to subtitle one hour of video content, including translation time if needed.
Our transcription turnaround times start from as little as four hours and can be as little as an hour for small admin tasks. Please provide us with advance notice, to avoid disappointment.
Our secretaries have at least five years experience and training within an industry specific work placement. They are required to provide at least two satisfactory professional references and undergo tests and ongoing training specific to their field of work. You are in experienced hands!
You can add captions in the form of .srt or .vtt files to both YouTube and Facebook. We have a video on how to do this here but you can also follow these instructions for YouTube or these for Facebook videos. We think that t’s great that you’re adding these as it means that your videos will be much more accessible to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Security Questions
All files are uploaded and downloaded using 256-Bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) processing. This means all of your files are encrypted and fully secure. We have several layers of data security that are implemented. Web servers are deployed using a dual-homed configuration which provides a specific firewall protection to the private network. User files are stored on private network servers and are physically isolated from the public internet for extra security. All of our transcriptionists and secretaries are required to sign confidentiality agreements and will always handle your files with the upmost care and discretion.
Our head office is located in London, UK. We also have offices in Kent and Hertfordshire.
We have a set of terms of conditions that applies to all of our clients. Transcription City Terms and Conditions.
If you have any additional questions about our transcription services or any of our other virtual assistant services, feel free to either give us a call, send us an email or use our instant chat plugin. We’re a friendly bunch here at Transcription City and are always happy to help.
If you have any additional questions about our transcription services or any of our other virtual assistant services, feel free to either give us a call, send us an email or use our instant chat plugin. We’re a friendly bunch here at Transcription City and are always happy to help.
Once you have registered as a new client, you can then send files via our upload page or we can set up a shared Dropbox folder for you to use.
When sending us your files, please note that any additional information you can provide us with such as your required deadline, number or speakers in your audio or video file, spellings of names/company names, technical terms or transcript specifications (verbatim, discourse analysis, etc) are always appreciated by the typist. We also encourage you to provide us with a mobile telephone contact number (as well as a landline) so that we can contact you easily with any urgent messages.
General Questions
At Transcription City we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality secretarial and transcription services available. Please visit Transcription City’s work for us page to see if you are eligible to work for Transcription City. There are instructions on how to apply and what experience and training is required.
We are also happy to work set up shared Dropbox folders for sending and receiving transcripts via PC, Mac, tablet, iPad, smartphone or iPhone as we find that this is practical, widely available, free and secure. If you prefer not to use Dropbox, we can provide regular clients with their own login via our website, along with a password for delivery and collection of their completed transcripts. For non-regular clients, completed work can be encrypted and sent back via email.
We can accept direct uploads from your iPhone, iPad, smartphone or tablet and provide this service for regular clients who have their own login, using the Dictamus dictation app available on iTunes and Google Play. This service can also be provided for new clients, but will require an additional fee. We are also able to receive small files via email.
Transcription, Translation, Subtitling and Note Taking
The significance and benefits of transcription, translation, and subtitling services are immeasurable across various industries. They optimise communication, create efficiencies, and provide a competitive edge in a global marketplace. Whatever your industry, taking advantage of these services can make a substantive difference in your operation and output.
- Media clients who implement subtitling often see a 40% increase in viewership, considerably expanding its reach and audience engagement.
- Authors can utilise transcription services to streamline the writing process and experience a 30% increase in publishing efficiency, allowing for more time spent on creative endeavours.
- Production companies can take advantage of translation services for a film can receive international acclaim and a 25% boost in overseas distribution, making a profound impact on revenue and cultural exchange.
While Transcription FAQs, Translation Services Guides, and Subtitling Industry Insights provide essential know-how, the users of these services echo their fundamental value. They’re not just about translating words; they’re about conveying ideas, sharing information, and connecting our world.
For more information about our transcription services (including medical transcription) and translation services get in touch today. We also offer subtitling services and note taking services, so contact us for more information. We are available 7 days a week and always happy to help.
