There are several types of transcription, including:
- Verbatim transcription: This type of transcription captures every word, sound, and utterance in the recording, including filler words (e.g., “um” and “ah”), false starts, and pauses.
- Edited transcription: This type of transcription omits filler words, false starts, and repetitions, and cleans up the language for clarity and readability.
- Intelligent verbatim transcription: This type of transcription captures the essence of what is being said while omitting any unnecessary words, such as filler words, but retains any significant sounds or vocal cues, such as laughter or tone of voice.
- Time-coded transcription: This type of transcription involves inserting time codes at regular intervals to indicate when each section of the recording occurred. Time codes can be useful for locating specific sections of the recording quickly.
- Captioning transcription: This type of transcription is used to create captions for videos or films, including both the spoken language and any relevant sound effects or music.
- Foreign language transcription: This type of transcription involves transcribing spoken content from a language other than the transcriber’s native language, and may involve translation as well.
The type of transcription used depends on the purpose of the transcription and the needs of the end user.