REV Transcription and Captioner - Frequently Asked Questions (General and Technical)

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Quick Reference Links: Most Frequently Asked Questions 1 - What is the difference between a Captioner and Transcriptionist? - 0:18 2 - Is it easy to get accepted into the Caption/Transcription program? - 2:19 3 - How much money can I make as a freelancer for REV? - 3:32 4 - Can I do this job on my mobile phone or tablet? - 8:39 5 - What equipment do I need and how do I connect a foot pedal? - 8:55 Captioning Technical Questions: 6 - How do I use the up-arrow caret? - 11:00 7 - How do I caption multiple speakers or crosstalk? - 13:59

[@RS-im3co]

I love you

[@stevemensahbonsu2927]

Please can I apply for a caption after I failed the transcription test?

[@benhart8882]

Any apps that you use to get better settings option with Dash? :)

[@khrixtabel]

Ma what do they mean by caption has reached length limit?😭

[@axeldimaronsing2654]

This is absolutely worth it video! I really appreciated it and look forward to be transcriptionist.

[@abhishekrasal9280]

After watching your videos about rev , I got the confidence that I can do captioning job . So thank you so much . 😇

[@wandeto2648]

In my country that $15 per day alone for a whole month will be around $450. Thats 45000 here. That can pay rent in a good one bedroomed house, pay bills, and still have a lot left to save its way above what a lot of people earn😎😎

[@stephaniewakarima3799]

True. That's in Kenya

[@73cidalia]

Unfortunately, in US and Canada you can't pay any rent for that amount, and groceries for my family of 6 cost over $800 a month. My mortgage for my small old house is almost $1,000 (and rent for one bedroom would be at least $1,200). And we are not wealthy. We're not even middle class. We struggle. This is not good work for us besides some extra money. I quit medical transcription because the pay was lower than minimum wage and not liveable.

[@danes0818]

Jennifer, you're heaven sent, very helpful. God will surely bless you.

[@Tailwhip222]

I am definitely subscribing! You're a great help to someone like me, who's just getting started! :)

[@toundavidson9917]

Hello Lady Heather, Have you stated the Rev Captioning process yet? How is it going?

[@prisiliabhara6889]

$15 for 2-3 hours of work is still a lot of money from where i live

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

Same. In my country people work for 2$ per hour.

[@nahidhasanfz]

@@bartycrouchjr.8831 0.50 in my country

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

@@nahidhasanfz omg which country is yours?

[@nahidhasanfz]

Bangladesh

[@nahidhasanfz]

some earns 30 too

[@angelicaituriaga1124]

Thank you! More powers to your channel!

[@sega-studios]

i apprciate your videos because it really works for me 🙏

[@dimithryyy]

This video is really informative. Thanks for this!

[@jenefecristobal6328]

Thank you so much for making these videos, they're very helpful. I'm still studying and trying to be perfect with my application, hoping I will be accepted once I take the tests. God bless Jennifer.

[@toundavidson9917]

Hello Jenefe, Have you taken the Rev captioning test yet? How did it go? Studying to take mine in a few weeks.

[@nusaibahibraheem8183]

Thanks so much for being honest about everything

[@maancaubang443]

Super helpful. Thank you so much 😊

[@klawklaw1274]

This is really informative. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@JenniferMarieVO]

You are so very welcome!! I'm glad it was useful!

[@seniorbest4262]

Thank you jenny!

[@xverg2570]

great lectures...!

[@alihadibohlok1546]

Hi Jennifer if you please can you tell us how to pass the application process of subtitling on rev .

[@vanessaciru9947]

Hi Jennifer I'D love to learn more about captioning at Rev, do you have more tutorials or other resources that can help?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hi Vanessa! Yes, I have four other video tutorials on Rev. Just check my videos on my Channel! :)

[@eric-ns1ue]

Heey..thanks for your insightful videos. Could you add a video explaining on how to caption pre existing on screen text?

[@jubieolefane271]

Hi Jennifer 👋🏻 your video is very informative! Thanks a bunch. I just tried applying and my account was not accepted just after a few hours of my application, not sure what exactly where I need to improve on but I guess because I was not that quick to finish the project. How long can I reapply, or simply can I reapply and how many trials do we get? TIA

[@mamunhasan510]

Madam, please tell me. How to practise transcribtion job myself.

[@hlebhana6291]

Thank you very much Jennifer, for such an informative video ... I will do an application. Hoping to be accepted from South Africa

[@kgopotsograce7798]

@@tlotlothulare9509 have you tried lately?

[@kgopotsograce7798]

@@tlotlothulare9509 give up so soon.Try again

[@kgopotsograce7798]

@@tlotlothulare9509 yes i did. I can even help you get accepted too

[@nosiphozungu207]

@@kgopotsograce7798 please Grace assist me too please if you can

[@kingakin5996]

Good day Ma'am. I want to know the rules for changing pronunciation for easy readability

[@RahelRodas-lp9qq]

That looks a rocket science

[@MrGrandeflipper]

Hi Jennifer. I'm not sure whether you'll be able to answer this question or not but I'm going to ask it anyway. After taking the transcription test on Rev, I now realize that I did not time stamp the foreign language portion of the conversation. In your opinion, would you say that that in itself is disqualifying? I'm so upset with myself right now because I feel as though I breezed through everything else on the test. I've taken more difficult tests getting into English Honors courses in college so I'm not worried about the English, grammar, and punctuation portions of the test. So if you were assuming everything else was completed acceptably to Rev however the timestamp was missed, would you think I would still have a good shot at being accepted?

[@MakeWay4CJ]

@MrGrandeflipper - She hasn't answered but I was wondering-how did everything go?

[@masham7197]

Can you do both transcription and captioning? Do they allow you to apply for both at once?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Yes, you can do both at once :) And apply for one even if you fail the other.

[@masham7197]

Jennifer Marie great! Thanks

[@almalopez3667]

Could you do a tutorial on how to be a order Foreign subtitles

[@nifty_banknifty_trader]

Don't know why rev team is not accepting my application please help

[@yorafi1]

06:55 in my country 10$ a day will be an ok-ish salary per day, and if I could do 20$+ it would be amazing, but I didn't get accepted

[@yorafi1]

Does REV have a practicing system in its website?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Unfortunately, there isn't a way to practice with Rev's software. Only when you're doing the test. Rev captioning is usually easier to get into than Rev Transcription but they aren't easy that's for sure.

[@philothegolden8999]

Hello Jennifer! I’m coming here from Instagram. I’ve been watching your youtube videos for so long and last year got a job captioning with Rev thanks to you! I was just wondering, I have plans to move from Canada to Portugal in the near future, but I know they only accept freelancers from a small list of countries that doesn’t include Portugal. In one of your videos you said you were working for Rev in Spain! So awesome. Just wanted to know if you could give some insight as to how you made that possible? Because they also forbid VPN’s 🥺 Thanks so much for taking the time to read and I look forward to hearing back!😊

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hi! I am no longer working for Rev. However, I still have access to caption jobs if I wanted to even while in Spain since my account was approved. So I imagine that you will still be able to caption jobs even if your IP is in Portugal since you applied and were approved while still in Canada. Of course, contacting Rev and letting them know about your travel plans may be best, but this is my experience. :)

[@philothegolden8999]

@@JenniferMarieVO thanks so much!! Super helpful

[@clintonhiebner2864]

Hi Jennifer. Your video's are tremendous in providing support & understanding of the Online workplace, so firstly thank you & well done! I would just like to know if there are any transcription site's/job's that involve typing mainly numbers as I have extensive experience in accurately & speedily typing number's on a keyboards' Numpad. Or, alternative to Transcribing/Captioner, is there another source/path online that you could suggest for me to pursue with regards to getting paid for number typing? Perhaps data-capturing? Your expert feedback would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again, Clint.

[@rc8s]

Perchance you should learn the usage of this so-called "apostrophe," first?

[@IRSHADALI-re1rr]

Hii Jennifer Married it's nice to meet you again I this video as I had said in the last video you should make video for rev. Com faq. You made this video I am very grateful to you. 😃

[@varuns139]

Does Rev ask for the Paypal ID after we've been accepted and approved, or do we have to provide our paypal e-mail the very first time itself when registering for the test ?

[@maryvalenzuela4134]

Hi Jennifer thank you for sharing this valuable information. What about for stutters, do we have to caption those and hyphenate?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hi Mary, you're very welcome! This is part of thee Rev style guide: "You should omit unnecessary filler words, false starts, stutters, or repetitions for increased viewer readability." In general, you must write every word that the person says, unless it is something with stutters or repetitions, for example: "I'm g-g-going to the sh-store" - You would just write "I'm going to the store"

[@traveltourticketourism8734]

Hi Jennie, what if more than two people are talking at the same time? Should I put 'cross talking' instead? Thanks.

[@desireegalvan8952]

Can I apply for transcriptionist and captionist? At the same time?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Yes! You can work as both simultaneously. :)

[@Unknown-nr5zu]

Hi Jennifer, what happened with the transcription test result ?

[@BA-zd8ts]

Could you give a video captoning tips like with grammar and punctuations? Got disapproved and I do not know where my mistakes were.

[@JenniferMarieVO]

I was thinking of doing a video like this. Let me see what I can do!

[@BA-zd8ts]

Jennifer Marie Yey. Your videos are very helpful. Please always be inspired! For yourself and for others 🙏😁

[@fezekadelight2035]

How long does it take to be accepted

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Usually you will find out within a week.

[@valadriano2561]

Hello Jennifer, Do REV require deadlines for every project and if so, how long does each project normally needs to be completed? Is it required to be submitted within the day? Thank You!!

[@kirsteenxangetv8813]

I have a question if I took the transcriptionist test last month and I failed, can I take the captioner test even if it's not already 45 days? Thanks for your answer! More subscribers to your channel! :)

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Yes! The captioning program is separate so you can feel free to apply :)

[@shadrackwatima2150]

How do you caption part of the video that is inaudible?

[@clairebassett4919]

Hi Jennifer does rev get back to you even if you fail their tests?

[@mademoisellediana5165]

hello! What is the captioning software use for rev? I want to practice and familiarize myself more about the software. Thank you for any response you may have.

[@JenniferMarieVO]

The captioning software that you see in the Rev instructional videos is Rev's own built-in software. It isn't a separate software, so there isn't a way you can practice in advance unfortunately.

[@mademoisellediana5165]

@@JenniferMarieVO thank you.

[@lauvevillariez5250]

Hi I have question about up caret, hope you can answer me. what should I click or use in the keyboard to apply the up caret so that the caption will not cover the name of the person? thank you

[@glamgirls2544]

Hey Jeni I'm done with my test but I can't submit my tests. How do I agree to the terms of service? Because I'm trying to click on the acceptance box, but I'm asked to read the whole agreement?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Scroll down through all of the terms of service. Sometimes they make that mandatory before you are able to click next!

[@fezekadelight2035]

I struggled with that

[@glamgirls2544]

Thanks

[@konesavage1482]

If I fail the captioning test can I retry

[@natelycon]

Hi been looking for the video where you compared the transcription sites benefits and turn off. Any help with the link would be great.

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hey, I think that might be this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7Emn-no8xqsK8 Look over a minute into the video

[@ТеодораДобрева-з8з]

I applied once and sadly got rejected. I tried to apply a couple of days later for the second time, but rev just wouldn't let me. Has anyone had that kind of problem? Also I'm not really sure if they actually grated me, becaouse I got a response just 2 hours after I submitted!

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hi! Yes, I believe there is a "waiting" process before reapplying of a few months unless you try with a new email. However, I completely agree that I think some graders just deny without even reviewing the application properly because I know people who have failed and I know for a fact they did everything perfectly. I am exploring some new transcription and captioning companies to review that I will create videos for so stay tuned!

[@ТеодораДобрева-з8з]

@@JenniferMarieVO I will try with a different email I guess, a few months is a lot of time for me to wait . I have watched all of your tutorials btw and find them very helpful. Thanks for all the tips!

[@akashverma5756]

Does Rev send rejection email if application not get approved or accepted ?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Yes, they should email you to let you know!

[@olivejoydajay6583]

What is the best time to apply at Rev?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hi Olive! I don't believe it matters at what time of day you apply to Rev, just ensure you take your time doing the test and apply whenever the application is open. :)

[@tikocadio9550]

I applied as a captioner at Rev and took the exam twice already. Unfortunately, I failed again...it's very frustrating because I really reviewed and prepared a lot for my second exam...

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Sorry to hear that. Have you tried Scribie or TranscribeMe?

[@tikocadio9550]

@@JenniferMarieVO yeah I did after watching your videos...thank you for the informations...good luck to your channel...

[@arena1316]

Please tell us whether a person from non-English speaking country can take the transcription test of Rev?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hello, yes, as long as you have an excellent level of English, you can take the test regardless of what country you are from. :)

[@mosesndirangu9623]

Hi, do I have to be from USA to be admitted on the platform?

[@lyricsaddict3675]

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[@djstans2547]

yes

[@simonkimani9248]

manze si mtu anifunze ii kitu? niko na account already

[@machariageorge159]

how much do I need to get started?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

You don't need to pay anything. Just pass the application test :)

[@dlanorarecrag1553]

Any tips and tricks i can pass the assessment for rev?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

I would check out my video on the captioner application process where I offer all the tips I have for getting accepted! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ame0coCOjKZ9isU

[@__lalisa]

Looks like they are not accepting anymore I gave transcription test in the morning and I got their email saying they're unable to approve it this time.... Does this imply that I got rejected?😭

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Oh no! That sounds like you weren't accepted. You should try Scribie.

[@__lalisa]

@@JenniferMarieVO thank you 💙

[@iaml3nnox]

hello Jennifer if I may ask I am a revver and all my metrics are currently okay except for the accuracy which is at 4.63 and I am at 1130 minutes, I have like 70 minutes to join revver plus, what happens when I reach 1200 minutes but my accuracy metrics is not yet at 4.7, will my account be terminated?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hmm. That would seem unfair. I am not sure. I think you should take as many short projects as possible. 1-3 minutes to try to boost your score up before you reach Revver plus

[@nheilcondat3590]

How will I know that I passed? They sent me an email. It goes like this. noticed you started the process to become a captioner with Rev. I know it requires an hour of your time to complete the sign-up process and submit a sample with our caption editor. We ask for this commitment because once you are approved to be a Revver, you’ll be able to enjoy the following benefits: Work anytime, anywhere Choose from hundreds of interesting projects Get paid every Monday Be part of a community of over 50,000 Revvers! Then there's this bar under this email saying Continue signing up

[@mademoisellediana5165]

good

[@marcellrobertkis5243]

What about taxing?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

You claim it as income from self-employment. A bookkeeper will be able to help you.

[@charlotteriddle7303]

What If 3 or more people are speaking simultaneously?

[@dhiraj_mukhaya]

Nice

[@carmelamaninang2]

if you dont pass rev, can you reapply in the future?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Yes! You can apply after 45 days. But I also have several videos on my channel of other transcription jobs. Look at my tutorials on Crowdsurf, Transcribeme and QA World. :)

[@Nicoleventerx]

What happens if you make a mistake? Submitting the captioned work and it being incorrectly done ?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hello! They grade every piece of work that you submit when you are first accepted as a captioner. So you may get a lower grade on that job but they will tell you what you did wrong.

[@Nicoleventerx]

@@JenniferMarieVO Thank you for responding. I am still trying to get accepted. I am practicing at the moment. It would just be nice to know if grammar errors are the only way you are not accepted or if location or other factors could cause you to be rejected. I am not sure if I am wasting my time re-applying or if I should keep on trying to improve.

[@JenniferMarieVO]

@@Nicoleventerx Hi again! Have you seen my videos on Crowd Surf? I find that a lot of people have difficulties getting accepted into Rev, even people who have perfect English like you. Crowdsurf may be easier to get approved. I have two different tutorials on it, I'd check it out!

[@Nicoleventerx]

Thank you, I will give it a try and let you know how it goes.

[@dianegarceau114]

@@Nicoleventerx Your comment is missing important commas. Perhaps your test was missing them as well. You need commas before conjunctions that start phrases containing both a subject and a verb.

[@__lalisa]

Do you need to have PayPal business account to receive payments?, never used paypal before so I have no idea about this I made an account in individual but now I'm confused 😖

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Individual account is fine!

[@Funny_Joke_ke_Videos]

can i join transcriber and captioner both

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Yes you can :)

[@kashondamcgill775]

Can one person be both a Rev Transcriber and a Captioner?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Hello! Yes, they can. You can apply and work with both programs at once.

[@cristinaparedes20]

Can we caption in Spanish?

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

Rev kicked off so many people for no reason. I read at reddit. I am scaring if it happens to me too.

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

lol My English is very bad i am the person who you mention at this video.

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

I don't think rev is long term job, they finally kick you as well. The job stands upon the edge of a knife. Stray but a little, and it will fail.

[@georgemacharia3964]

Hi Jennifer, how can I get an account?

[@JenniferMarieVO]

You have to sign up and pass the test.

[@sweetdarl143]

i applied twice as a captioner and I failed. I tried applying as a transcriber, i failed again. lol

[@JenniferMarieVO]

Oh God, honestly I know a few people who did the test PERFECTLY, seriously perfectly, and failed. Then others who passed and I have no idea how. I often wonder if the people grading even properly review the files. I am planning on doing a few tutorials for other transcribing websites so stay tuned!!

[@sherriduffy-king8659]

Don't give up. When i was researching N.A.S.A. for the interview part. It brings up what Ken Tenbusch is saying. Hope this helps. After reading the podcast on what damon and ken were talking about. I learned a lot.

[@sweetdarl143]

I did that already. I have researched about that. But still I failed.

[@armanneilbudog708]

How long does it take to receive the feedback from your application?

[@rainonz47]

MGBU jennifer ❤️

[@parichayisongo6798]

If you earn kind of 2000$ per month , it's about 150000 rs in India !!! That's about 4 times of what I earn from my regular job 🙄

[@andregruzen5649]

Income after taxes?

[@mickiciren6756]

Who can't make mistakes?

[@bmarecords5183]

Hi Jennifer, I think I love you

[@ericnjoka5362]

Great video but Rev is TERRIBLE! Low pay, files aren't of great quality, and furthermore they close accounts all willy-nilly. Would not recommend

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

Which platform do you recommend ?