One of the most common problems we may encounter when watching a video is that we do not understand the audio well. With a series or movie, generally, this is not much of a problem, since we can often deduce what happens from the context. But when we are watching educational videos on YouTube, or using an e-learning platform, the problems with the audio are much more frustrating. Luckily, thanks to Amber Script subtitles , this problem is going to end.
Amber Script is one of the most powerful and advanced platforms that allow us to pass audio to text . This platform can be used, for example, to transcribe meetings or conferences, quickly clear notes or, as we will explain, to convert the audio from any video to text .
This platform supports 35 languages and has one of the most advanced voice recognition AIs that is responsible for listening to the audio and writing it with excellent precision . We can do everything from your website, so we are not tied to operating systems or specific programs. All texts are editable to check if they have indeed been well transcribed. And, in addition, it has a service that allows us to obtain a perfect transcription reviewed by its own professional transcriptionists.
From its editor we can add timestamps, and even separate texts by interlocutors. And, when exporting them, we can choose from a wide variety of formats, such as Word, TXT, Json, SRT and VTT, among others.
Advantages of videos with subtitles
Watching a video with subtitles is not just a whim. Depending on the type of video, this fact can provide us with a number of interesting advantages. The first thing is that it helps us better understand what we are hearing and seeing. It may be that some noise can distract our attention, but if we pay attention to the video we will be able to follow what they are saying at all times. Also, reading things helps considerably to retain concepts better , and makes summarizing easier.
Subtitles often help us understand videos that are in languages other than our own. It is much easier, for example, to follow a video in English, with English subtitles, than to do it for audio. In addition, this reading of subtitles can help us improve our pronunciation.
Also, putting subtitles on a video will help improve its accessibility, allowing people with hearing problems to follow the video without problems.
Generate subtitles from an audio track with Amber Script
As we have already explained, to add subtitles to your video we will not need any program, we can do everything directly from the Amber Script website. The only thing we are going to have to do is create a user account , something we can do for free, in order to access their platform.
Once inside, the first thing we will find is a test audio . If we have our video at hand, we can upload it directly to the platform. This allows to automatically recognize mp3, mp4, wav, m4a, m4v, mov, wma, aac, opus, flac and mpg formats. Once the audio or video has been uploaded, it will appear in the main section.
To enter the transcription, we simply have to double-click on the file that we want to start transcribing. We can automatically see how this text appears in an editor.
We will be able to review the text in real time as we listen to it, and we can make changes on the fly. In addition, we will also be able to adjust the reading speed, and see an indicator that will allow us to easily follow the reading.
When we have our text ready, we simply click on the “Export” button at the top to be able to save the transcript in subtitle format. We are going to be able to choose the format in which we want to export this file, as well as its characteristics.
Plans and prices
Amber Script gives us 30 minutes of transcription just for registering and validating our email account. However, if we need more time, we should add it to our “wallet”.
We can add time in blocks of 15 euros an hour . Or we can also contract a subscription of 30 euros per month. This subscription will entitle us to 3 hours of transcription. And in case you need more, we can buy additional hours for 10 euros each additional hour.
The previous transcription models are automatic, that is, they are transcribed by Artificial Intelligence, with great precision, but having to review and edit them ourselves. We can also hire personalized transcripts , reviewed by the company’s own experts, to obtain perfect subtitles, without errors. The natural transcription service starts at a cost of 1.20 euros per minute, and takes between 3 and 5 days to complete. However, this price may differ depending on specific requirements and languages.