How can you estimate the number of transcript pages generated from a recording?

To estimate the number of transcript pages generated from a recording, it's important to consider the effective time spent on the actual testimony rather than the total recording time. This is where subtracting recess times from total minutes becomes crucial.

When calculating the pages produced, only the portions of the recording that contain substantive content should be accounted for. Recess times, breaks, or non-testimonial exchanges do not contribute to the content of the transcript page count, so they need to be excluded to arrive at a more accurate estimation. Once the effective recording time is identified by removing those intervals, it can then be converted into pages according to established conventions, where a standard amount of spoken content corresponds to a set number of transcript pages.

This method allows for a more precise estimation, reflecting the actual material that will be transcribed into pages, ensuring that the calculation aligns closely with the substantive content of the recording.