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John Knowles

Adjunct Lecturer - The American Film Institute

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Transcription, Translation and Text-based Editing

Learn how to create a transcript, turn it into captions and translate them into another language. You'll also learn how to use Text-Based Editing to quickly generate a rough cut.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Transcribe audio clips automatically in Premiere Pro.
  • Edit transcripts for accuracy and clarity.
  • Create and export captions from transcripts.

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Premiere Pro, Transcription, Editing, Captioning

Key Insights

  • Use text-based editing to streamline video editing workflows.
  • Enable automatic transcription for all imported clips in preferences.
  • Label speakers for clarity in multi-speaker interviews.
  • Adjust transcription settings for language detection and speaker separation.
  • Utilize the transcript panel to edit and refine text.
  • Export transcripts in various formats for collaboration.
  • Create captions from transcripts to enhance accessibility.
  • Translate captions into multiple languages using cloud processing.
  • Use static transcripts for specific timeline segments without updates.
  • Ensure proper naming and styling of captions for final output.