Sign language transcription with syncWRITER

syncWRITER is an interlinear text editor with a focus on the presentation of transcribed data. As it seamlessly integrates digital video, it is a useful tool for sign language transcription. This article discusses syncWRITER’s limitations in the areas that turn out to be essential in large-scale transcription projects. These are synchronization, multi-user database integration, data retrieval, and coreference handling.