Creating a Chapter Recording¶
After the verse or chunk recordings have been created for a chapter it is then possible to make a recording into a complete chapter. The translator can listen to the entire chapter and make additional edits if ranecessary.
- Terms to know:
Compile – to put into one piece, combine.
Stitch – to compile the different recordings into one recording.
Packaging - to prepare the recordings for compressing into a smaller file. This process is done automatically by the software.
Compile a Recording for the Chapter¶
Start in the Project Management screen and tap on the book to finish. Notice that the circle should be full. The list of chapters for the book shows.
The chapters are listed – each one on a separate bar.
- NOTE:
The black Compile icon (stack of papers) means that all verses/chunks have recordings.
The gray Compile icon (stack of papers) means that there are missing recordings.
Tap on a bar to open a chapter. Notice full blue circle.
Check to make sure there is one approved recording (green check mark) for each chunk or verse.
NOTE: if there is no number next to the microphone, there is only 1 take per verse/chunk.
NOTE: When there are multiple takes per verse or chunk, there are rules for what take is included in the chapter recording. These are the rules followed when combing a chapter into a single audio file:
If there is a recording with a star rating, they are included according to the number of stars.
3 green stars = first choice; 2 yellow stars = second choice; 1 red star = third choice
If there is not a star rating given, then a green check mark is used.
If there are no star rating and the check is not green, then the most recent take is used.
Tap the back arrow ←, found at the far left on the top blue bar, to return to the chapter listing.
Tap the Compile icon (stack of paper) to stitch the chapter into one file. A warning window opens asking “Compile all units into one chapter audio?”
Tap OK to accept the action of making the chapter into a single file.
Repeat steps 2 – 6 for every chapter.
Check the Chapter Recording¶
NOTE: Chapters that have been stitched together have a number-inside-a-box icon and an arrow (>) icon on the chapter bar in Project Management.
Listen to the Chapter Recording
Tap the right arrow (>) found at the right end of the chapter bar, to open the Take Bar for the chapter.
Tap the green Play icon to listen to a complete chapter.
- Does the recording need editing?
Are there long pauses?
Are there words that need to be corrected?
Are there missing words?
Make corrections to the verse or chunk recording:
Tap on the chapter bar.
Choose the verse or chunk that needs the new recording or editing.
Record or edit the verse.
Save the recording.
Rate the best recording with a green star.
Use the back arrow at the top to return to the Chapter list.
When the corrections have been made. Tap the Compile icon (black stack of paper) to stitch the chapter again.
NOTE: Each time a chapter is stitched – the new recording replaces the old chapter recording.
Set the Checking Level for the Chapter Recording
Tap the number box to set a level of checking on the audio file.
Choose a checking level by tapping one of the numbers.
0 is the lowest while 3 is highest.
Tap OK to save the checking level and close the window.
Tap the back arrow in the top blue bar to return to the Project Management screen.
When all the chapters are finalized (stitched) the book is done.
Chapters with gray Compile icon (stack of paper)¶
Tap on the chapter bar with the gray Compile icon (stack of paper). Did you notice the partial blue circle? That indicates an incomplete chapter.
Find the verse or chunk that does not have a recording.
HINTS: There is no arrow next to the microphone. The verse/chunk number is in gray.
Record the verse or chunk. Once the verse or chunk is done, then the chapter is ready to be combined into one audio file.
Tap the back arrow ← at the top to return to the chapter listing.
Tap the Compile icon (black stack of paper) to stitch the chapter.
REMEMBER: Chapters with the number in a box icon are the chapters that have been stitched.