<\/a>Plan and Script<\/h2>\r\nAlways begin a video project with a plan and a script. Even a brief video or screencast will be easier to create from a script. Consider the purpose of the video, subject, length, and resources required. Write a simple script including the actions you will take and what you plan to say. This script does not need to be followed rigidly but will be a helpful guide. Try to use plain language<\/a>. Explain complex terms, jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms. Write for the intended audience.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo significantly enhance the accessibility of your video content, consider adding [pb_glossary id=\"8226\"]integrated descriptions[\/pb_glossary] to your script. By incorporating audio descriptions of visual information, all viewers are included.\r\n<\/a>Audio Descriptions<\/h2>\r\nTo enhance accessibility for all viewers, important visual elements in your video must be included in the audio. One method to achieve this is called [pb_glossary id=\"1361\"]audio description[\/pb_glossary]: an additional audio track narrating visuals and actions. Often included are descriptions of surroundings, speakers\u2019 appearance, body language, and any other non-audio information. The description is added during pauses in dialogue and included as an optional audio track. Audio description is usually indicated with an AD or D))) logo or icon. Audio description requires a separate script and recorded audio track and some video players do not support multiple audio tracks.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nKey principles of described video Include:\r\n\r\n \t- Describing what is on screen<\/li>\r\n \t
- Prioritizing essential information<\/li>\r\n \t
- Using the present tense<\/li>\r\n \t
- Remaining consistent with names of speakers and places<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nDescriptions should not:\r\n
\r\n \t- Explain or elaborate beyond what is visually apparent<\/li>\r\n \t
- Interpret<\/li>\r\n \t
- Add opinion<\/li>\r\n \t
- Censor<\/li>\r\n \t
- Summarize<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nAt this time, described video is rare and not legally required.\r\n
Integrated Description<\/h3>\r\nIntegrated description is an intentional practice to describe visuals aloud as part of the video\u2019s natural flow. This accessibility-focused practice benefits not only blind and low vision viewers and viewers with cognitive disabilities impacting their ability to read, but all viewers. The audience might be watching on their phone, while multitasking, or watching on a lower bandwidth. Integrated description helps all viewers follow along, particularly if a video includes demonstrations or instructions. As well, integrated description may help reduce audience members' cognitive load as it reduces the need to split their attention between visual and audio elements. With integrated description, each mode reinforces the other. By describing visual material, you ensure the entire audience can understand your content.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo include integrated descriptions in your script, consider the following best practices.\r\n\r\nBe specific by referring to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSize, position, or unique characteristics<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t- \"The bookshelf is about six feet high, and is 75% full of books.\"<\/li>\r\n \t
- \"I'm going to click on the close button in the top right of the window.\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNavigational features<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n \t- Regions (sidebar, navigation menu, footer, etc.)<\/li>\r\n \t
- Navigational way points like breadcrumbs or pagination<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLabels<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n \t- Slide numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
- Figure labels<\/li>\r\n \t
- Question numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
- Buttons<\/li>\r\n \t
- Menus<\/li>\r\n \t
- Links<\/li>\r\n \t
- Headings<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLearn the specific names of common components<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nRelative terms<\/strong>\r\nOnce a specific location is identified, use relative terms. For example:\r\n
\r\n \t- \u201cTo the left of the search box\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \u201cUnder the Personas heading\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \"Below figure 1.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWork on the assumption that readers and assistive technology read in a Z pattern starting at the top left.\r\n\r\n Describe actions<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDeliberately announce actions, such as:\r\n
\r\n \t- \u201copen the format menu\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \u201cclick the Save button\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \u201cselect checkbox\"<\/li>\r\n \t
- \"highlight the text\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIdentify yourself and other speakers by name<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nAvoid:<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n \t- Sensory-only instructions that rely on sight or colour.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Vague references like \u201chere\u201d or \u201cthere\u201d as most users will not know where you are referring to. By being specific and direct you will become a more thorough and precise speaker, enhancing your authority and audience satisfaction.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBriefly summarize or explain visual elements, including long blocks of text. Avoid reading text word for word, instead aim to summarize without extraneous detail to ensure all important information is conveyed in audio format.<\/span><\/span>\r\n
\r\n \t- Write descriptions and practice reading them to maintain the flow of your presentation.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Include relevant information about the relationships and hierarchy of information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen relevant, spell names and complex words out letter by letter.\r\n\r\nA great accessibility practices audio descriptions can also provide additional detail, context, and information for all viewers that will lead to greater engagement and understanding. Don't wait until you think you have someone with a disability in your audience. Add integrated description to videos and presentations today.\r\n\r\n\r\nAim to be concise and direct while including all relevant information. Specificity aids accessibility and viewer understanding. In addition, precise language enhances the audience's sense of the speaker as an authority on the subject. Most importantly, incorporate integrated description into your script from the start.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/a>Recording Settings<\/h2>\r\nWhen recording audio, such as narration or voiceover:\r\n\r\n \t- Ensure there is no background noise.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use a dedicated microphone (not a built-in laptop microphone) when possible.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Not only will this improve audio clarity for viewers, but will also improve the machine-generated first draft of your captions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\nFor camera recordings:\r\n
\r\n \t- Record in at least 720p resolution.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use a neutral, consistent background.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure adequate lighting.\r\n
\r\n \t- Avoid shadows and backlighting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen recording your screen:\r\n
\r\n \t- Remove clutter.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Silence notifications.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Record only main content.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\nIf screencasting or filming a whiteboard, remember to:\r\n
\r\n \t- Avoid using colour alone<\/a> to convey meaning.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use sufficient colour contrast<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAvoid flashing content\r\n
\r\n \t- Avoid content that flashes more than 3 times per second. Flashing content can cause seizures.<\/li>\r\n \t
- If flashing content is essential, provide a warning at the start of the video.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n
<\/a>Captions and Transcripts<\/h2>\r\nCaptions are a text equivalent of a video's audio displayed synchronously with the video content. Rely on automatic captioning tools to create a draft of captions. Edit captions with proper grammar, ensuring names and terminology are correct. Verify that captions are synced with the audio.\r\n\r\nClosed captions can be toggled on and off by each viewer. Open captions are part of the video file and cannot be toggled on and off. Prefer closed captions except for foreign language subtitling. Refer to the closed captioning resources<\/a> in this book for more information.\r\n\r\nA transcript is a text version of multimedia<\/a> content. Some platforms automatically generate transcripts alongside captions. Transcripts can include additional information such as descriptions of action, setting, and other visuals in the video. Integrated description, as discussed above, deliberately includes this information and eliminates the need for additional work when creating a transcript.\r\n\r\n\r\nBy thoroughly and accurately planning and scripting your video you will already have a transcript. Any edits needed to a machine-generated caption file will also be made easier by referring to the script.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/a>Accessible Players<\/h2>\r\nAn accessible video player supports closed captions, transcripts, is keyboard accessible, and does not autoplay. Support for an additional audio description track is a bonus, but not required. Kaltura, H5P, and Brightspace all have accessible media players.\r\n\r\n<\/a>Further Reading<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\nConsider AMI guides to described video<\/a> for advanced techniques.\r\n\r\nW3 provides a brief guide to integrated description.<\/a>\r\n\r\nDeque's blog on accessible speaking best practices<\/a> covers presenting more broadly.\r\n\r\nProviding Spoken Descriptions of Visual Content.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/accessibilityhandbook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1155\/2023\/08\/My-project-1-48.png\")
<\/p>\n
When recording a video ensure everyone can engage and understand with the content. Plan for accessibility from the start because it requires more time and effort to fix things later.<\/p>\n
On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\r\n
\r\n\r\nKey principles of described video Include:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Describing what is on screen<\/li>\r\n \t
- Prioritizing essential information<\/li>\r\n \t
- Using the present tense<\/li>\r\n \t
- Remaining consistent with names of speakers and places<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nDescriptions should not:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Explain or elaborate beyond what is visually apparent<\/li>\r\n \t
- Interpret<\/li>\r\n \t
- Add opinion<\/li>\r\n \t
- Censor<\/li>\r\n \t
- Summarize<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nAt this time, described video is rare and not legally required.\r\n
Integrated Description<\/h3>\r\nIntegrated description is an intentional practice to describe visuals aloud as part of the video\u2019s natural flow. This accessibility-focused practice benefits not only blind and low vision viewers and viewers with cognitive disabilities impacting their ability to read, but all viewers. The audience might be watching on their phone, while multitasking, or watching on a lower bandwidth. Integrated description helps all viewers follow along, particularly if a video includes demonstrations or instructions. As well, integrated description may help reduce audience members' cognitive load as it reduces the need to split their attention between visual and audio elements. With integrated description, each mode reinforces the other. By describing visual material, you ensure the entire audience can understand your content.<\/span>\r\n\r\nTo include integrated descriptions in your script, consider the following best practices.\r\n\r\nBe specific by referring to:\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\nSize, position, or unique characteristics<\/strong>\r\n- \r\n \t
- \"The bookshelf is about six feet high, and is 75% full of books.\"<\/li>\r\n \t
- \"I'm going to click on the close button in the top right of the window.\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNavigational features<\/strong>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Regions (sidebar, navigation menu, footer, etc.)<\/li>\r\n \t
- Navigational way points like breadcrumbs or pagination<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLabels<\/strong>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Slide numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
- Figure labels<\/li>\r\n \t
- Question numbers<\/li>\r\n \t
- Buttons<\/li>\r\n \t
- Menus<\/li>\r\n \t
- Links<\/li>\r\n \t
- Headings<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLearn the specific names of common components<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nRelative terms<\/strong>\r\nOnce a specific location is identified, use relative terms. For example:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- \u201cTo the left of the search box\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \u201cUnder the Personas heading\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \"Below figure 1.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWork on the assumption that readers and assistive technology read in a Z pattern starting at the top left.\r\n\r\n Describe actions<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDeliberately announce actions, such as:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- \u201copen the format menu\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \u201cclick the Save button\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t
- \u201cselect checkbox\"<\/li>\r\n \t
- \"highlight the text\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIdentify yourself and other speakers by name<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\nAvoid:<\/strong>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Sensory-only instructions that rely on sight or colour.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Vague references like \u201chere\u201d or \u201cthere\u201d as most users will not know where you are referring to. By being specific and direct you will become a more thorough and precise speaker, enhancing your authority and audience satisfaction.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nBriefly summarize or explain visual elements, including long blocks of text. Avoid reading text word for word, instead aim to summarize without extraneous detail to ensure all important information is conveyed in audio format.<\/span><\/span>\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Write descriptions and practice reading them to maintain the flow of your presentation.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Include relevant information about the relationships and hierarchy of information.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen relevant, spell names and complex words out letter by letter.\r\n\r\nA great accessibility practices audio descriptions can also provide additional detail, context, and information for all viewers that will lead to greater engagement and understanding. Don't wait until you think you have someone with a disability in your audience. Add integrated description to videos and presentations today.\r\n\r\n\r\nAim to be concise and direct while including all relevant information. Specificity aids accessibility and viewer understanding. In addition, precise language enhances the audience's sense of the speaker as an authority on the subject. Most importantly, incorporate integrated description into your script from the start.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n
<\/a>Recording Settings<\/h2>\r\nWhen recording audio, such as narration or voiceover:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Ensure there is no background noise.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use a dedicated microphone (not a built-in laptop microphone) when possible.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Not only will this improve audio clarity for viewers, but will also improve the machine-generated first draft of your captions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\nFor camera recordings:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Record in at least 720p resolution.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use a neutral, consistent background.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Ensure adequate lighting.\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Avoid shadows and backlighting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen recording your screen:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Remove clutter.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Silence notifications.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Record only main content.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n\r\n[columns]\r\n\r\nIf screencasting or filming a whiteboard, remember to:\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Avoid using colour alone<\/a> to convey meaning.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Use sufficient colour contrast<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAvoid flashing content\r\n
- \r\n \t
- Avoid content that flashes more than 3 times per second. Flashing content can cause seizures.<\/li>\r\n \t
- If flashing content is essential, provide a warning at the start of the video.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/columns]\r\n
<\/a>Captions and Transcripts<\/h2>\r\nCaptions are a text equivalent of a video's audio displayed synchronously with the video content. Rely on automatic captioning tools to create a draft of captions. Edit captions with proper grammar, ensuring names and terminology are correct. Verify that captions are synced with the audio.\r\n\r\nClosed captions can be toggled on and off by each viewer. Open captions are part of the video file and cannot be toggled on and off. Prefer closed captions except for foreign language subtitling. Refer to the closed captioning resources<\/a> in this book for more information.\r\n\r\nA transcript is a text version of multimedia<\/a> content. Some platforms automatically generate transcripts alongside captions. Transcripts can include additional information such as descriptions of action, setting, and other visuals in the video. Integrated description, as discussed above, deliberately includes this information and eliminates the need for additional work when creating a transcript.\r\n
\r\n\r\nBy thoroughly and accurately planning and scripting your video you will already have a transcript. Any edits needed to a machine-generated caption file will also be made easier by referring to the script.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/a>Accessible Players<\/h2>\r\nAn accessible video player supports closed captions, transcripts, is keyboard accessible, and does not autoplay. Support for an additional audio description track is a bonus, but not required. Kaltura, H5P, and Brightspace all have accessible media players.\r\n
\r\n <\/a>Further Reading<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n
\r\n\r\nConsider AMI guides to described video<\/a> for advanced techniques.\r\n\r\nW3 provides a brief guide to integrated description.<\/a>\r\n\r\nDeque's blog on accessible speaking best practices<\/a> covers presenting more broadly.\r\n\r\nProviding Spoken Descriptions of Visual Content.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<\/p>\nWhen recording a video ensure everyone can engage and understand with the content. Plan for accessibility from the start because it requires more time and effort to fix things later.<\/p>\n
On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- Use sufficient colour contrast<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAvoid flashing content\r\n
- Avoid using colour alone<\/a> to convey meaning.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Avoid shadows and backlighting<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWhen recording your screen:\r\n