Transana

For those who need to transcribe or tag audio-video files, the first commercial version of Transana was just released. I found the earlier, freeware versions doubled my transcription speed; in addition to offering a Mac OS X version, this release supports several new functions:

• Easily make clips of longer files
• Support for MOV, MP4, WMV video and WMA audio
• Coding visualizations instead of waveforms
• Supports longitudinal analysis of keyword use
• Export data for statistical analysis

At $50 for an individual license, Transana isn't the deal it once was - but the folks at UW-Madison have designed a solid application for serious users.