by David Woods | Automated Transcription, Importing Data, Media Files, Qualitative Research, Transcription
A Support Request regarding Automated Transcription A new Transana user sent a support request, saying she was having difficulty creating automated transcripts using the Faster Whisper tool and its Large model. She reported that Transana was freezing, and asked for...
by David Woods | Media Files, Qualitative Research, Transcription
Introduction As the author of transcription and analysis software, I’ve been evaluating tools for automating the transcription of video data for a long time. For two decades, it took me longer to format and correct automated transcripts so I could analyze them...
by David Woods | Collaboration, Media Files, Qualitative Research, Transana Multiuser
Disclaimer There are many valid ways to set up file synchronization systems using Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, and a variety of other file sharing programs. This post is a description, not an endorsement, of one option, the use of Google Drive for...
by Anne Spurgeon | Importing Data, Qualitative Research, Transcription
We receive frequent inquiries about importing transcripts from automated online transcription services into Transana. There are several issues to consider if you are thinking about having your media transcribed through a service, whether automated or manual. Online...
by Anne Spurgeon | Analysis, Clips, Qualitative Research
Do you need to create video clips and do quick analysis without creating transcripts? Transana makes it easy. Certain types of qualitative research are done by grabbing short clips of video data and coding them directly, without the need for a text-based transcript. ...
by David Woods | Analysis, Coding, Mixed Methods, Qualitative Research, Reports, Maps and Graphs
So you’ve added a bunch of documents and images and episodes to Transana. You’ve developed a set of keywords that represent your coding system. You’ve made a bunch of selections and you’ve categorized and coded them. You’re ready to start working with Transana’s...
