Videos are easier to edit with a transcription where you can make notes, plan for assets and in my case recently, discover speech patterns that must be fixed.
With otter.ai you can now preserve a written, searchable, copy of your podcasts easilly.
So, this is not about editing video as much as it is touting the value of transcription services. In my case I have chosen otter.ai.
Otter.ai can record podcasts, video shoots, speeches and any MP4 or MP3 file you upload.
I began editing a one-take video recently for publication, only to discover I didn’t have the “umm” “ahhh” vocal fillers I train others to remove from their speaking patters.
I discovered an equally annoying “So, ….” I am shamelessly sharing the Otter.ai transcript to show you what I discovered.
Hi. So obviously, the problem is the cloud on the original mirror at first. It has developed on this Lexus RX 350. And the cost to replace the whole housing is like $300. And a little bit risky according to family friends who are in the automotive business. So I went to this outfit, and they sent me a replacement. It’s very interesting. It’s got a mirror on both sides.
Because it can be used either on the left side or the right side, they have one SKU, which is kind of smart. So the steps to make this work include the following. First we have to clean the surface. And then we have to make sure that we have it set right so it’s going to go there. So I need to clean this surface as well. They sent me these doohickeys to stick on in strategic places. So that replacement mirror will work for me. Sure hope this works.
Ray Franklin – YouTube
So, how many did you count? SIX!!
Awareness is the first step in any recovery program. Thanks Otter.ai for helping me discover my annoying pattern.
The second step is to acknowledge and confess. Done, and done.
We are our own best critics. We are not the best at discovering patterns, ticks or other annoyances until someone points them out, or you see a transcript.
I have begun every meeting, video and podcast with a Post-It note to myself reminding me of my speech pattern. This way it is present of mind before I begin.
Admittedly, I am only in Day One of recovery. I will continue to transcribe my speeches, seminars, podcasts and videos. Use CNTRL+F (in Windows) to search the transcript for your demons.
For visual distractions, eye contact and ticks I routinely watch my recording before publishing.
Now I welcome others to point out my “So’s.”
Improvement can’t be that far away. https://otter.ai/referrals/95BK63Q0
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