Video Accessibility
Audio Descriptions
Why do audio descriptions matter?
Consider this video with less than optimal audio.
Reflection
From that video, write down some of the useful labels a narrator should include in a video demonstration of a common computer task.
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Integrated Audio Description
Simulations presented in videos
- Dyslexia
- Buffering
- Loss of peripheral vision
- Far-sightedness
- Sunshine
- Mobile
- Distraction
Why integrated audio descriptions?
Effective, integrated audio description of visual elements, actions, and information help all viewers understand and engage with video content. Integrated audio description allows all viewers to consume the same media at the same time.
As an example:
Accessible colour is essential for:
Colour blind users
But, accessibile colour also benefits:
- Visually impaired users
- Someone printing in black and white
- User viewing on their phone on a sunny day
How about integrated audio descriptions?
Integrated audio descriptions are essential for:
Blind and low vision viewers
But, integrated audio descriptions also benefit:
- Neurodivergent viewers
- Distracted and tired viewers
- Mobile viewers
- Commuters
- Users with inconsistent connection
Mr. Rogers
Mr. Rogers would announce whenever he fed his fish because he did it once and a blind viewer later wrote in concerned he was no longer feeding his fish. So, going forward he used his voice to describe his actions ensuring everyone was included.
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