Forum: Subtitling
Topic: Which subtitling/transcription software should I get?
Poster: Monica Paolillo
Post title: Get some training first
Dear Yetta,
transcribing is one thing, producing transcription for subtitle use (with timecodes, frame gaps etc.) is quite another and requires specific training. I wouldn't opt for Subtitle Workshop if I were you because I don't think you would come up with accurate cueing and, especially if your client is requesting a very specific format, you may find yourself ending up with a lot of post-delivery time-consuming tasks to do.
If you own and use a Mac I recommend Annotation Edit ( [url removed] ). I have also tested a bunch of professional tools for Windows and I have to say none of those are as user-friendly as AE. Besides AE exports into a larger variety of formats. Still, after buying software packages, you will really need time to learn how to cue and assign accurate timecodes.
Good luck!
Monica
Topic: Which subtitling/transcription software should I get?
Poster: Monica Paolillo
Post title: Get some training first
Dear Yetta,
transcribing is one thing, producing transcription for subtitle use (with timecodes, frame gaps etc.) is quite another and requires specific training. I wouldn't opt for Subtitle Workshop if I were you because I don't think you would come up with accurate cueing and, especially if your client is requesting a very specific format, you may find yourself ending up with a lot of post-delivery time-consuming tasks to do.
If you own and use a Mac I recommend Annotation Edit ( [url removed] ). I have also tested a bunch of professional tools for Windows and I have to say none of those are as user-friendly as AE. Besides AE exports into a larger variety of formats. Still, after buying software packages, you will really need time to learn how to cue and assign accurate timecodes.
Good luck!
Monica
