Training

Express Scribe Software
Transcription Training

Saturday, August 6, 2011

9am to 12 noon

Lafayette Village Executive Suites

8480 Honeycutt Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27615

Transcription is so much more than just speed and accuracy. Formatting documents to the specification of each

Express Scribe is free professional audio player software for PC or Mac designed to assist the transcription of audio recordings.

individual client is extremely important. Express Scribe software makes it easier to transcribe digital audio and video files of many different formats. You can use the features included in this software to speed up the time it takes to format your document to the specifications of each client.

Formatting not only includes setting up your MS Word document with fonts and margins. With Express Scribe adding time codes and using keyboard short cuts can speed up the time it takes for you to complete and edit your transcription document.

Here are a list of some of the topics we will go over in this workshop:

• Loading a file in Express Scribe
  • Different ways to load files
  • Load
  • Dock
• Setting file up for transcription
  • Setting options in regards to speed of play, rewind, etc.
  • Adding notes to the file
  • What to do with the audio or video file when complete?
  • How long should you keep the file before deleting it?
• Formatting documents in word
  • Setting up templates based on the client specifications
  • Capturing names
  • Short codes for specific words
• Time code stamping
  • Adjusting the time code
  • Set up time code depending upon client
  • Short cut to insert time code
  • What to do when the time code is off
• Foot pedal or key board; what works best for you
• Setting up Hot-Keys

Introductory cost for this class is $15.00 which covers the cost of the material and room. Feel free to bring food and drinks.