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Transtool Video transcribing & analysis tool de/analysis_tools.htmhttp:// de/analysis_tools.htm Pros: –efficient transcribin –can create SMIL file Cons –Only reads RM (realmedia) file format –No updates since 2002

Transana Video transcribing & analysis tool Pros: –Reads multiple formats (mpg, wmv, AVI…) –Flexible (more options) Cons: –Needs some practice to learn

Express Scribe Voice transcribing Pros: –simple, easy to use –can connect foot pedal Cons: –voice only –need to copy & paste to word processor

TranstoolTransanaExpress Scribe pricefree forvideoVideo/audioaudio File formatrm onlympg, avi, wmv, mp3 wav… Multiple audio file format transcribingGoodgood codinglimitedlimited but flexible none supportnone since 2002 Continuous update Continuous update