Video Transcription formats.

We can transcribe from the following digital video formats:

We can also transcribe from embedded link streaming media, but it will add 1 business day to the turnaround. (Streaming media files only. Does not apply to Downloadable media files. The extra time account for the fact that we have to record the audio to a separate file for use with the transcription gear.)

Preferred Digital Video Format:

Our preferred digital video format is a MP4 file encoded using the H.264 video codec.

In general video files should be approximately:

320 x 240 (4:3 aspect) or 320 x 180 (16:9) window size
12 or 15 fps
single stream format
stereo audio encoded with AAC or MP3 audio compressor

Please name your file in some unique way but with a name not longer than 25 characters. For example: File1.rm, File2.rm or bob-smith.rm, jane-doe.rm, etc.

Once you have your files, log into our secure client area and upload them via our Easy Upload application.

To begin either process you must first sign up for an account. After you receive you login and password, select "Upload Files" in the client area. With Easy Upload, you can upload right away.

There's a bit of magic in everything, and some loss to even things out.
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