| Pages in topic: < [1 2] | Poll: Do you use voice recognition software for your translations? Thread poster: ProZ.com Staff
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DNS is absolutely worth the investment. It didn't just improve my productivity but it completely got rid of the pain in my arms, hands, back and neck from typing. However I don't use it always because I mostly work in localization projects where sentences are too short for DNS to work at its best.
| | | | John Cutler 
Spain
Local time: 06:34
Spanish to English
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| My question too... | May 5, 2009 |
Marie-Hélène Hayles wrote:
I keep meaning to try out the VR that comes with Vista, but I haven't got round to it yet. Has anyone else tried it? Is it worth bothering with or should I just go straight to buying Dragon?
What's the VR program that comes with Vista called? Which folder is it in?
| | | | Williamson
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:34
Flemish to English
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| Lawyer-interpreter. | May 5, 2009 |
On-sight translation is a step towards simultaneous interpreting. Laywer-interpreter instead of lawyer-linguist .
| | | | | Thank you for the topic! | May 5, 2009 |
I'm glad this topic came along. I knew about VR but I never trusted it. Now, after reading your comments, I'm thinking about trying it.
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Buck
Netherlands
Local time: 06:34
Dutch to English
I tried using voice recognition software, but quite frankly, I can type faster than the programme reacted. Besides, I enjoy typing. Still, I can't rule out the possibility of using it again at some stage.
| | | | | This discussion prompted me to try Windows Speech Recognition | May 5, 2009 |
I have Vista and just went through the Speech Recognition tutorial. I think it has a lot of potential and will see if I can incorporate it into my workflow. Thanks for the topic!
For John: Speech Recognition is in the Control panel in Vista (it may be under Ease of Access). You can easily find demos and tutorials on the web.
| | | | | Purchasing and Using Voice Recognition Software | May 8, 2009 |
Yes, I do use voice recognition software for translating. I purchased Dragon 10 Preferred last autumn and left it sitting there for months (I am a fast typist). However, a nasty and persistent case of RSI in February/March left me with bandages on both wrists and compelled me to get acquainted with the voice recognition software. I was used to dictating translations because I used to have secretarial support as an employed translator (=bliss). I do use the VR for larger projects and it definitel... See more Yes, I do use voice recognition software for translating. I purchased Dragon 10 Preferred last autumn and left it sitting there for months (I am a fast typist). However, a nasty and persistent case of RSI in February/March left me with bandages on both wrists and compelled me to get acquainted with the voice recognition software. I was used to dictating translations because I used to have secretarial support as an employed translator (=bliss). I do use the VR for larger projects and it definitely prevents significant wear and tear on my writsts and lower arms. However, I also find it very tiring because I translate and read the results on the screen simultaneously in order to prevent any howlers. This requires enormous concentration. I then edit the translation as usual, by hand and keyboard input. I don't use the software for commands or the like, just for the text as such. The quality of the software recognition has improved considerably since I first tested the software in the late 1990s. I definitely like the bluetooth mike as opposed to a cable solution. It was definitely a meaningful addition to my technical equipment, but I should use it more often....... ▲ Collapse
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