At Sundra, we are all about making life easier for film and TV producers. We get it – your time is precious, your deadlines are tight, and captioning is just one small (but mighty) piece of the puzzle. But guess what? We’ve just made that puzzle piece even more versatile and user-friendly. Say hello to our latest feature: exporting captions as transcriptions! 🎉
Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Another feature? How thrilling…,” stick with us for a moment. We promise this is the kind of update that’s not just useful but could very well become your new secret weapon. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into why this matters, how it can help you, and why you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
The magic of TXT files: It’s more than just text
You might be wondering, “Why would I need a TXT file when I already have captions?” It’s a fair question, and we’re here to answer it with a few key points that might just make your life a whole lot easier.
1. Get a better overview of large amounts of recordings
Imagine you’ve got hours upon hours of footage – maybe it’s a documentary, a series of interviews, or just a whole lot of behind-the-scenes content. Scrolling through it all to find that one nugget of gold? Ugh, exhausting. But with a transcription, you’ve got everything laid out in plain text. It’s like having a map for your content. You can quickly skim through the dialogue, pinpoint the exact moment you need, and get back to the fun stuff – like actually making your film.
2. Easier searching: ⌘ + F is your new best friend
Ever spent an eternity trying to find that one brilliant quote or moment in a video? With a TXT file, you can just hit ⌘ + F (or CTRL + F for our PC-users) and type in a keyword. Bam! You’re instantly taken to the part you need. It’s like having a superpower, but for content.
3. Share with marketing departments: Help them help you
Your marketing team is hungry for content – quotes, insights, soundbites – anything they can turn into social media gold or promotional material. By exporting captions as a transcription, you’re handing them the keys to the kingdom. They can easily sift through the dialogue, find the best bits, and start crafting those clever tweets, posts, or ads. It’s teamwork at its finest.
4. Turn your videos into written content
Blogs, articles, newsletters – all of these need content. And guess what? You’ve already got it in your videos! By exporting your captions as a transcription, you’ve got a ready-made source of material that can be repurposed into all kinds of written content. It’s like recycling, but way more creative.
5. Preserve your content for the long haul
Videos are great, but sometimes you need a more permanent, searchable, and easy-to-store format. Transcriptions are perfect for archiving. They ensure that every word spoken in your production is preserved, accessible, and ready to be revisited anytime in the future. Plus, it’s a great way to meet any archival or compliance requirements you might have.
6. Meet stringent requirements
Speaking of requirements, we know that working with networks and studios means jumping through a few hoops – and generating transcripts is often one of them. Whether it’s for legal reasons, accessibility, or just because the studio said so, our new export feature makes it easier than ever to create those all-important transcriptions. No more last-minute panic – just a few clicks, and you’re done.
7. Entice the readers among us
Believe it or not, there are still plenty of people out there who love a good read – especially when it comes to interviews with industry experts, celebrities, or other fascinating personalities. Offering a transcript gives your audience another way to engage with your content. Whether they missed the original broadcast or just prefer reading, it’s a great way to reach a broader audience.
How to use this feature (Spoiler: It’s super easy)
We know you’re busy, so we made sure this new feature is as user-friendly as possible. Here’s how it works:
1. Upload your video: Just like you always do.
2. Export as "Text file (.txt)”: You’ll find this option in the export menu.
3. Download and use: Once exported, you’ll get a neat little TXT file that you can download, share, or archive as needed.
And that’s it! No fuss, no muss – just pure, unadulterated transcription goodness.
Why we’re excited about this (And why you should be too)
At Sundra, we’re always looking for ways to help you work smarter, not harder. This new export option is just one more tool in your arsenal, designed to make your job easier and your content even more powerful.
We know that being a film or TV producer is no small feat. You’ve got a million things to juggle, and we’re here to take one of those balls off your hands. By turning your captions into transcriptions, we’re giving you more flexibility, more control, and more ways to make your content shine.
So, go ahead and give it a try! We can’t wait to see how you use this new feature to take your projects to the next level. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even discover a few new ways to use it that we haven’t thought of yet.
Until then, happy captioning, transcribing, and TXT-ing!
P.S. If you have any questions or need help getting started, our support team is just a click away. We’re here to help you make the most of this new feature and ensure that your captioning (and transcribing) experience is nothing short of awesome.
Thanks for being part of the Sundra family – we can’t wait to see what you create next!
