Resources for the work.
Guides, practical tools, and reading for the people who produce the record.
Start with the decision in front of you.
AI review, recording resilience, and software portability. Use the guides and tools to make a more informed next decision.
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AI assists. The review stays yours.
Keep source audio, rough drafts, and certified transcripts distinct. Decide where assistance belongs before adopting a new workflow.
Decide what you will check yourself.
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Remote work needs a recovery plan.
Map the audio route, name the backup, and test the handoff. Choose a setup for the job and the recording method your rules permit.
Test the backup before the proceeding.
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Choose a workflow you can carry forward.
Check whether you can move your dictionaries and documents, what help is available, and what switching will cost. Try the software with work like yours before choosing.
Check what you can take with you.
Keep the reference close.
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Exhibits user guide
Set up the Preview, practice with sample documents, mark exhibits, and check the saved PDFs.
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Free tools for the job
Work through estimates, rates, turnaround dates, job logs, exhibit numbers, and errata sheets. No account required.
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The Art of the Transcript
Practice scoping and proofreading with invented transcript pages and audio in a free interactive course.
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Field Notes
Read practical guides to the job and the decisions that stay with you.