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Transcribing and Translating with Subtitle Edit

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By Nelson Garcia

Introduction

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of how to use Subtitle Edit (SE) for transcription and translation tasks. While Subtitle Edit is primarily a subtitle creation and editing tool, its integration with speech recognition engines such as Whisper makes it a useful solution for generating transcripts and translating subtitles. This document is designed for paralegals, investigators, and translators who need practical instructions for working with audio and video files.

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Lab Notes: TrialPad

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By Nelson Garcia 

If you are looking for Mac-friendly courtroom presentation software, TrialPad is an option. Although NLST does not support Macs, we understand that some panel members rely on them and thus have created this overview.

TrialPad is an iPad application developed by Lit Software. It has no relation to Trial Director. It is meant to help present evidence in court, and includes the ability to mark exhibits, zoom live, and organize and search exhibits and files. It does not require internet or wi-fi, and supports multiple formats. You can find more information, including cost, here: https://www.litsoftware.com/

Note: While TrialPad works well with large document collections, you might need to use a flash drive or external drive to store documents that exceed the capacity of the device’s internal storage capacity.

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GridPlayer: A Free Multi-View Video Playback Tool

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By Nelson Garcia

If you’ve ever needed to play multiple videos at once GridPlayer is an ideal tool. For example, you might want to review footage from several camera angles of the same event.  GridPlayer will let you do that, and it is free and simple to use.

GridPlayer displays videos in a side-by-side layout and supports simultaneous playback. The number of videos you can load depends on your computer’s graphics capabilities and screen size. I’ve successfully played up to eight videos at once.

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Adobe Acrobat in the Courtroom: Full Screen Mode

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By Tisha Davis and Joe Wanzala

Adobe Acrobat is generally used or thought of only as a document review tool, but it’s “Full Screen” mode means it can double as a presentation tool. This is especially handy because trial exhibits commonly already exist as PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Furthermore, cost considerations, practical expediency, or technical limitations can make it a good choice for certain situations.

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Guide: Using ZoomIt

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By Brian Brunelle

In the world of presentations, effective communication is key. Whether you’re delivering a presentation in court or conducting a meeting on Zoom, the tools you use can make a significant difference in how your message is received. One such tool that can elevate your presentations is ZoomIt by Microsoft.

What is ZoomIt?

ZoomIt is a free, lightweight tool designed by Microsoft to assist presenters in highlighting, zooming, and annotating on-screen content. ZoomIt has become a go-to utility for professionals who need to emphasize specific areas of their screen during a live presentation or a recorded session.

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