The script timer calculates audio recording lengths to determine how long it will take to read a script.
When calculating the read time, the following criteria is considered:
• numbers, the dollar sign, and the percentage sign are converted to words
• All text inside ( ) and [ ] are ignored
The adjusted word-per-minute (wpm) factors in the length of each word. For instance, 'I run' counts as one word, however 'rhinoceros' counts as two words.
For example, this script's read rate calculation is based on this script content:
SPONSORED BY LOWE'S. STOP INTO LOWE'S SPRING BLACK FRIDAY EVENT FOR VALSPAR PAINT AND PRIMER STARTING AT A NEW LOWER PRICE OF NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT. OFFER VALID THROUGH MAY FIRST. U.S. ONLY. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS.
Words: 35
Characters: 213
Estimated Length is 9.5 seconds.
Whether using the Script box in a quick order or using the Script timer in your system folders.
- Type or copy/paste your script into the text box provided.
- As you type, the number of seconds/minutes it should take to read appears to the left.
The default Script Read Speed in vPPO is 222.0 (adjusted wpm). If you need assistance adjusting this setting, please call or live chat our help desk.