Transcript "No Dialogue Found" Error

[Nicole27539992v4c0]

I have two sequences that both have audio tracks in from some interviews. When I go to transcribe for text editing, it say there was no dialogue found. 

[Nicole27539992v4c0]

Same author here - interestingly, I can transcribe for captioning, and when I click around at the words, it takes me to that work in the sequence. BUT when I cut, the text disappears and it says No Dialogue Found again...

[Stan Jones]

What Audio are you selecting, Dialogue or Mix?

I have not checked this for a while. A screenshot might help.

Stan

[Nicole27539992v4c0]

I was trying to get the transcript based off of the Audio 1 track - so mix I suppose? I didn't take a screenshot unfortunately. 

I found a workaround - downloading the previous version of the beta, 23.1.0 build 75, where I previously had no issues. Back to normal!

[Stan Jones]

I don't think anything changed there. "Mix" refers to the mix of all the tracks. If you want Audio track 1 only, define it as "dialogue" or pick just it.

Stan

[desine1]

I have the same No Dialogue found error. I know I previously tried to set Dialogue, but I don't know if it's Edit -- Preferences --- Transcription, or somewhere else. I told it I don't want to seperate speakers, as it's just me, but later on I will want to seperate it if I have two people. How should I tell the audio it's Dialogue and fix the No Dialogue error? I'm running build 27

thanks

[mattchristensen]

@desine1 if you're seeing "No dialog found" in the Transcript tab of the Text panel, that means Premiere Pro has analyzed the audio looking for text to transcribe, and did not find any. In your case is this showing up when you load a clip into the Source Monitor? Or when you open a sequence?

[flipdesign]

I have this issue with 2024 version, but it's not consistent, and it seems to be triggered after Premiere crashes, then on re-launch it doesn't recognise dialogue, even though the dialogue is clear from a lapel mic. Prior to crash it could recognize dialogue, but then crashed when transcribing and doesn't see dialogue anymore. On another project a few days ago when similar problem occurred I downgraded and had success with 2023 version. But on my current project that's not working, so maybe that was just lucky. Never had this issue with 2023. Mac Studio M1 Max - Ventura 13.5

[mknf]

I was having an issue with it saying no dialogue found on some interview footage with 4 total audio tracks but only 2 tracks (tracks 3 and 4) with any actual data in them. I exported those two audio tracks on their own and re-imported, and Premiere was able to make the transcript from that audio file.

[Stan Jones]

mknf,

Also see this helpful post from @nbechere:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-bugs/text-based-editing-doesn-t-work-with-multiple-...

Stan

[flipdesign]

Thank you, good thinking, that has worked for me, a workaround for now

[Stan Jones]

@flipdesign, you are in the Beta forum, but I think you are saying you are using PR (release?) 24. You refer to a lapel mic. Is this multichannel audio? See this update post on the status:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-ideas/audio-track-selection-for-source-media-transcripti...

Stan

[Thomas D.]

Just had the same issue with the latest Premiere update.

I was using a subsequence for sync/color, then cutting that sequence into video sized chunks on a separate timeline.

I managed to fix the issue by rendering and replacing the audio on the final timeline (select audio > right click > render and replace)

Seems like this is part of a larger issue with Premiere where the audio waveform disappears when editing a subsequence on your timeline, which rendering and replacing audio fixes as well.

Not sure if this applies to your specific case but might be helpful to others troubleshooting the "No Dialogue Found" error for transcribing.

[defaultv501vnu4l39r]

Why is Adobe putting out such a buggy update? I am working professionally and I am not able to transcribe ANYTHING.

Adobe is really pushing hard to force me out of Adobe CC towards DaVinci for video editing 😕

[Stan Jones]

@defaultv501vnu4l39r,

The new Text-based editing functions are working correctly for me - in both the latest Beta and the Release 23.4.0. There is a bit of a learning curve. And you can just use the old method.

You are in the Beta forum, which is fine. What version of PR are you using? We can help you get sorted.

Stan

[Greg Hamerton]

I agree, the problem only went away when I rolled back to 23.2. The latest versions throw up problems and buggy behaviour with Transcription. Works once, then you click on something, and you get 'no dialogue found' etc ... 

[Stan Jones]

Greg,

The new text-based editing/source media transcription does change some things, and there is a learning curve. But all the "not working" posts I have seen have a resolution. And if you wish, you can just use the old method. Let us know what specific problems you are seeing.

There are some clues to what problem you get. For example, do you have "Show active monitor" on or off? And is the Sequence or Source Monitor active in the Text panel/transcript tab?

Stan

[mikeh7192050]

I'm on 23.5 and also having this issue

[Stan Jones]

@mikeh7192050,

Screenshots would help. Most people experiencing this are having difficulty with the new workflow. If there is a bug, we can try to sort out what is happening.

Stan

[mikeh7192050]

Here is a screenshot, thanks Stan

[Stan Jones]

Thanks, Mike. Very helpful.

You are in the Transcript tab of the Text Panel, but you have "Follow active monitor unchecked" and the Source monitor view is selected. Since the source monitor shows "no clips," "no dialogue" is correct. If you click on the Program Monitor view, this should result in the Transcript tab "looking at" your Program Monitor/timeline.

I prefer keeping the "Follow active monitor" turned on, since I am often working with the new source clips. And it adjusts based on which window was active before I switch to the Text Panel. But if you are working just with static transcripts and captions, you can leave it off, with Program monitor view selected.

If that doesn't work, let us know.

Stan

[mikeh7192050]

Thanks so much Stan! I followed your instructions and I am now able to 'generate static transcript', (the option was not there before), so all sorted, from there I have easily generated the captions I need. Brilliant. Thanks again - Mike

[Stan Jones]

Mike,

You're welcome! The new workflow can be challenging.

Stan

[Timur28947654rooy]

Dear Stan,

I wrote you but you ain't calling, I left my....- kidding.

On a serious note, since the update, I lost the ability to do something I coudl do before. I have the plain text for the subtitles (I usually transcribe, and just replace the entire text in one click and then it basically creates the timecode/sync for me.) Since the update, it does not give me the option to just paste plain text. 

Solution? I'm trying to post a video but no luck with the captions, just wasted 3 hours googling stuff no answer.

[Timur28947654rooy]

holy. This new workflow. Ok, I found it after I sent the comment.

Import --> Import corrected transcript.

It's 5am, amd wasted all night on this.

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