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=======Converting MP3 to DAISY with Converter Plus======= | =======Converting MP3 to DAISY with Converter Plus======= | ||
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This page is the instructions for how to use Converter Plus (formally NAC). As this is an ongoing project, this page is subject to updates as we improve the application and workflow. | This page is the instructions for how to use Converter Plus (formally NAC). As this is an ongoing project, this page is subject to updates as we improve the application and workflow. | ||
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The purpose of Converter Plus is to perform a rapid DAISY conversion, requiring as little human intervention as possible. Moreover, all required interaction takes place in one simple phase, so operators need not return to the computer to complete a conversion. The interface is clean and simple, so is entirely accessible to screen readers. Independent of any particular device or platform, a conversion can be requested from virtually any web-capable device anywhere in the world. Finally, because the original audio files are not modified, the quality of the input tracks is not affected by a conversion. | The purpose of Converter Plus is to perform a rapid DAISY conversion, requiring as little human intervention as possible. Moreover, all required interaction takes place in one simple phase, so operators need not return to the computer to complete a conversion. The interface is clean and simple, so is entirely accessible to screen readers. Independent of any particular device or platform, a conversion can be requested from virtually any web-capable device anywhere in the world. Finally, because the original audio files are not modified, the quality of the input tracks is not affected by a conversion. | ||
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=======Getting Started====== | =======Getting Started====== | ||
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+ | Now to dive into using Converter Plus! Converter Plus (COP) works best for Chrome and the newest version of Edge. | ||
First, you will need to navigate to the Converter in your web browser. | First, you will need to navigate to the Converter in your web browser. | ||
- | - Navigate to '' | + | - Navigate to '' |
- Enter the username '' | - Enter the username '' | ||
- Select '' | - Select '' | ||
- | You are now in your profile for Converter plus. On this page, you can choose to either | + | You are now in your profile for Converter plus. On this page, you can choose to either: |
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+ | * open a current project in the dropdown menu labeled '' | ||
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- | =======Renaming and Reordering Tracks====== | + | < |
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+ | =======After You Uploaded a Book: Project Page====== | ||
Now that you have your book uploaded you can start making any necessary changes. | Now that you have your book uploaded you can start making any necessary changes. | ||
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- | | + | * This is where you build the DAISY structure for the Audiobook |
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- | * [[nnels: | + | * Upon request, we can add additional tags to titles for a richer reading experience. |
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- | * [[nnels:public: | + | * After you complete every project, you need to export the title and then pass it to Quality Assurance. This option does not appear until after you finish your title and save the Metadata |
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+ | * This option appears after you export. Multiple versions of a project can be downloaded. | ||
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+ | * Only appears after you export the project. We pass all titles to QA to go through Quality Assurance. This ensures any mistakes are caught and revised before publication | ||
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+ | * Use this feature for any file issues or questions specific to that project. | ||
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+ | * You have the option to change setting on a project, but will rarely need to do so. | ||
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+ | * You can remove a project from your profile, but only do so upon request. '' | ||
- | =======Batch Mode====== | ||
- | If you are working on multiple titles you can use batch mode to upload titles or export titles in batches. This feature has been created to save time, especially if you are working on a remediation project. | + | =======Quality Assurance Workflow====== |
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- | On the welcome screen, for your profile page, there is a button located just below your name and the '' | + | |
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- | When you turn it on there is a beep to tell you it is on. The button will now read '' | + | |
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- | When you go to upload or export a book in batch mode, Converter Plus will tell you immediately that it is uploaded. This is a bit of a trick, as it is simply setting it up for batch mode. | + | |
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Each title needs to go through a quality assurance check before it can be downloaded and published. This section is for any staff assigned to QA. | Each title needs to go through a quality assurance check before it can be downloaded and published. This section is for any staff assigned to QA. | ||
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- | * [[return-title|Return Title]] | + | * [[public: |
- | * [[tracking-converter-plus-titles|Tracking Project Titles]] | + | |
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- | =======Fixing Audible Files======= | + | |
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- | When we get Audible Files they are a single MP3 file. Converter Plus does not parse these down into correct sections and chapters, so you will have to edit the file with the directions below. | + | |
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- | You will need to have a copy of Audacity on your computer to complete these edits. | + | |
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- | =====Opening Audible File and Set Up===== | + | |
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- | Make sure the Audible MP3 file is downloaded onto your computer and open Audacity. To open the Audible MP3 in Audacity: | + | |
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- | * Go to '' | + | |
- | * Select '' | + | |
- | * Navigate to the file you wish to open | + | |
- | * Select the '' | + | |
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- | Now that the file is open in Audacity you need to first mix it down from Stereo to Mono. We do this because Mono files are smaller and easier to download, upload, or play on your device. | + | |
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- | To mix the file down to mono: | + | |
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- | * Go to '' | + | |
- | * Select '' | + | |
- | * Select '' | + | |
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- | ====Zoom==== | + | |
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- | You will need to use zoom in and zoom out to help you see the breaks in the wave files to help you find pauses that indicate new sections and chapters. | + | |
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- | You can use the '' | + | |
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- | If you have a Mac you can use the following shortkeys: | + | |
- | * Zoom in = '' | + | |
- | * Zoom out = '' | + | |
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- | If you are on a PC you can do similar commands with the control key. | + | |
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- | If you have a trackpad you can use the spread gesture on your trackpad. Make sure you have two fingers on the trackpad at the same time and spread them apart to zoom in and bring them back together to zoom out. | + | |
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- | ====Playing File and Moving Through Track==== | + | |
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- | You can use the double finger swipe gesture to move back and forth through the track in the viewer. | + | |
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- | When you hover your mouse over the time-track toolbar above the viewer you will see a green arrow. This is your quick player. When you click down on this it will start to play from the point it is over. You can move this by moving your mouse back and forth over the toolbar. | + | |
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- | =====Editing the Track===== | + | |
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- | Once you can see the track in more detail, you will be able to see the gaps in the recording that will help you to see where there are pauses between sections and chapters. | + | |
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- | To Edit the tracks: | + | |
- | * Locate the section you want to create a separate track for | + | |
- | * Select it with your selection tool by: | + | |
- | * Clicking at the endpoint where you want the section of this new track to end | + | |
- | * Hold down your mouse and scroll over to the left highlighting the full section | + | |
- | * Go to '' | + | |
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- | Once you select '' | + | |
- | * Rename the file to the name of the section. For example, your first track will be '' | + | |
- | * Select the file type as '' | + | |
- | * Create a '' | + | |
- | * In format options: | + | |
- | * Select '' | + | |
- | * Quality = '' | + | |
- | * Select '' | + | |
- | * Hit '' | + | |
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- | This will take you to the metadata section. Fill out the following: | + | |
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- | * Save as Template to use it again for future tracks | + | |
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- | You will then be taken to a window for '' | + | |
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- | Repeat this for each section of the book. Once you have each book section exported as its own track you can zip the file and upload it to Converter Plus. | + | |
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- | =====Video Tutorial for Audacity===== | + | |
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- | Below is the full video tutorial with Pamela for the above instructions. | + | |
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