I am considering CART or closed captioning..
Posted By: dj on 2009-06-14
In Reply to: Starting over (sm) - hanging on a little longer
But I wonder that after transcribing for so many years, will my fingers be able to learn the theory needed to use the equipment. I would like to do the real-time captioning, as from what I have read, pays the best. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge or know anyone in this field?
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closed captioning and court reporting
You should still consider it. If you are young enough to invest 4 to 5 years of school and entry experience, it may well be worth it. It certainly pays well,double to triple what medical transcription pays. Look into it.
I looked into the closed-captioning thing, and - sm
unfortunately (and quite OBVIOUSLY, if you ever see them in places like the gym, etc.), they are pretty much going to voice-recognition.
It's pretty funny reading all the misunderstood words VR does on TV! At least it makes the nightly news somewhat entertaining!
I had a friend go into court-reporting at the same time I went into MT. She tried to convince me to join her, but I (stupidly) picked MT because I knew I could get a job in only about 6 months while still working, whereas she was a full-time student and said that although you can learn it in a couple years, it takes a few more to really get up to speed, and start breaking into the job market.
So, let's see. That was back in 1975. She's still a court reporter, works when she wants, has good security, makes good money, put her kids through college, etc. And I don't have squat. Now I'm kicking myself for being so short-sighted and impatient back when I had a chance to get into a good middle-class line of work, instead of this __________! (Fill in the blank).
Awhile back there was a job posting for a typist to do closed-captioning TV show transcrips...sm
does anyone know the name of that company? Any information would be appreciated.
What Oursourcing is doing to my Cart
My my my, am i out of touch of my surroundings or my pay just got a bit smaller than last year... cause i could have sworn that i more in my grocery cart last year. am i crazy to get into a contract for only 6 cents per line? Cause everybody is having their trans done by indians at 4 cents per line? I would just to take this moment to reflect on my grocery cart and see the reality setting in. I may even to get back to making burgers as a second income to make my grocery cart at least a bit heavier to push. Just my two cents.... i hope those outsourcing firms dont go that low.
IA golf cart is just my speed. NM.
NM.
LOL! I know the feeling - my last trip was $350 - one cart!
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Where are you right on this? Captioning is
done live and is done onsite as well as at home. It's right in the job description to apply, along with all requirements. I'm thinking you're just trolling. Every post of yours down this board is just to get people riled. Yes, it's very easy to tell which are yours. Hopefully moderators catch on soon and banish the troll. PS, just becuase you say you're not the same poster doesn't mean anybody buys it.
After Reading About Captioning
I am wondering why MTs don't use those stenograph machines like court reporters. ?
Someone on here mentioned that she/he does use one. Does that plug into the computer like a regular keyboard, and is it difficult to learn the keys and such?
I would love to hear more about it.
Thanks! 
Broadcast captioning info
Sorry you came across a not so good captioner. Maybe their skills were not adequate enough. However, realtime captioning is done by specially trained court reporters called stenocaptioners. The stenocaptioner utilizes a steno machine to provide captions of live television programs and other forms of media for the deaf and hard of hearing viewers through realtime technology that instantly produces readable English text. Broadcast captioners work for local stations and for national networks captioning news, emergency broadcasts, sporting events and other programs. Hope this was of some help to you.
Our refineries are closed
Our refineries to make gas are located in the gulf coast area. They were evacuated by the major oil companies on Saturday and Sunday and now they are caught up in the same damage as everyone else. Long lines and high gas prices because no one is currently manufacturing gasoline to supply those of us east of the Missippi, making what we have left from before the storm quite precious.
closed captions!
I put the TV on mute, but with closed captions on while I type. I hear with my ears, but read the tv with my eyes. I amaze people with this - and have been doing it for a decade!
closed caption
Thank you very much for the info. Guess I'll stick with my MT career....but may still look into other avenues. :)
closed pneumothorax?
Closed pneumothorax is air entering from the lung. Open pneumothorax is air entering from the outside.
This thread is closed. (sm)
I do want to comment that it is not being closed due to comments by the original "Mary" poster. It is, however, being closed because of everyone else's responses.
If you don't like the direction a thread is moving or disagree so strongly that you cannot make good contributions to the subject matter at hand, simply refrain from posting. It will die down, take a different direction, etc.
A thicker skin needs to be grown here. Everyone has their own opinion. It doesn't mean everyone will always agree. Threads can even get intense but they don't have to dwindle to personal insults.
Moderator
Maybe, Live Help Closed is in caption (nm)
dd
heaven should be closed to most IRS agents
As soon as possible, talk to an attorney who specializes in this. Ask them if you can file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In many cases, you can ultimately pay up to 10% of a past owed date.
While this is being haggled in the courts, you can send money, or not. You will have the protection of the federal government, who will handle another branch of the federal government.
Just never miss a single payment to the courts.
IMO, a thread is closed when it is obvious
that nothing new is added to the OP and it deteriorates into a 'troll', unjustified insults, foul language and just tit for tat, going in circles.
True, as the moderator pointed out, it is not moderated for 'niceness.' but the post has to be civil. One can make a stronger point with politeness than with disrespect.
"edit my reports with eyes closed"? what has that got to do with anything?
i don't live in a cave. i have a circle of local friends and family. i don't need an e-mail from a supervisor from gawd knows where to tell me i'm doing a good job. i'm doing a good job as evident by my paycheck twice monthly and my friends who want to spend time with me.
Now about this phrase - "I've been doing this over 10 years, independent and believe me I could probably edit your reports with my eyes closed my dear" WTF is that all about?
"edit my reports with eyes closed"? what has that got to do with anything? -
What are you rambling about about and could you PLEASE address the question asked of you in my TWO posts.
"edit my reports with eyes closed"? what has that got to do with anything?
WTF does this mean?
that was a judgemental and closed-minded comment
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I closed my Delta Skymiles account. I won't fly with
them any more. Besides that, they tried to kill me and about 200 other people during one flight. Dang near crashed the plane and gave us all heart attacks.
Post makes no sense. They need the closed
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We closed our accounts before going with CCCS. Have been very pleased with the way they have handle
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It is going to be very interesting to see how you people feel once your office is closed and you are
moved into a regional office on DQS and find that there are tons of other MTs on the accounts you always had. It is coming for everyone so you might be singing another song as time goes on. Enjoy it while you can. Time are changing.
Is this Holiday a major one? Clinics and offices closed?
I guess I am out of it. How big of a holiday is this? All the kids home from school today? Post offices and banks closed? Seems rather quiet work-wise. Wondering if I should start cleaning the house or keep staring at the no jobs to do in my queue.
Thanks!
closed caption tv typing and court stenographer
You know the closed caption on TV programs, especially the Court TV transcripts....I wonder if those are computer-typed or human-typed. If they're typed by humans, then any one of us could do a hundred times better, as there are typos all over the place!
While we're on the subject....I wonder how much money a court stenographer makes, and wonder if it's more of a pain than it's worth. They don't look very comfortable when they're typing in to their little machines. Anyone know?
I thought I heard the Atlanta office was closed? Was I mistaken? nm
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Veteran's day. Kids are out of school. Many doctor's offices are closed.
dd
Auto Recovery will not help. She saved over the original and closed the file.
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Well your statement sounds equally closed-minded to the one you're arguing with
Where one person prefers to live and why is their own business and no reason to diss someone else's personal choice.
Federal holiday, banks and federal offices closed, but
schools and everything else open here.
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