subject: Selecting A Transcription Service [print this page] What is Transcription? What is Transcription?
Transcription can be defined as a specific term which means converting various records into well-written form. Generally transcription is the conversion of data into written, typewritten or printed form. In general words, something written specifically copied from one medium to another medium, as a full written copy of dictated matter is known as transcription.
In todays competitive environment, transcription services are of prime importance and vary on the basis of industry, companies, organization and the matter being transcribed. There are different types of transcription services including:
Medical Transcription it is also known as MT and referred by health care and medical industry. Medical transcription is also related to healthcare profession. It deals in the process of converting video recorded reports as dictated by physicians or medical professionals into different text format.
Legal Transcription
It is used to create official transcripts of court hearings, depositions and other legal proceedings. A legal firm, stenotype and court reporter, voice and steno-mast writer require legal transcription services to transcribe spoken, recorded speeches into written form.
Financial Transcription
Financial companies also need transcription services for financial reports, events, financial summary and analysis reports, company reports, business surveys and meetings.
Audio Transcription
It involves the process of transcribing audio files, speeches into readable text formats. Audio transcription is used for converting various digital audio files such as wav, mp3, au, magnetic tapes and cassettes, and translating audio speeches into word form audio.
Video Transcription
It is used to transcribe VHS, DVD, .avi, .wmv files into required format. It includes different kinds of video, visual media, not limited to TV series, reality shows, motion pictures, music video, commercials, documentaries, corporate training video and educational materials.
Business Transcription
Business transcription services include transcribing meetings, seminars, conferences, teleconferences, press conferences, focus groups, sales, arbitration, annual general an shareholder board meetings, etc. into specified form.
