I have a project idea, that is very well needed in our church, but I wonder if it would be interesting for wider circles. We often need to transcribe (i.e. turn audio into text) of sermons, interviews, conferences etc for our websites our newspapers. Usually volunteers help out with it. Current workflow is:
- Convert some weird audio format into mp3
- Split mp3 into, let's say, 10 minute pieces
- Distribute those pieces among volunteers
- Volunteers have to download some audio player that supports keyboard shortcuts, slowing down speed and setting volume to more than 100%
- Track progress and then collect transcribed texts from volunteers
- Stich those texts into one file and proofread it, edit it etc
You get the point... Perfect place to introduce some automation: I want all of this to be automated in an online service.