Audio Description Overview
Audio Descriptions Overview
This module will provide a high-level overview for creating audio descriptions. This section will briefly discuss how you can begin creating an effective transcript with verbal description of images.
Describing What is Onscreen
Audio descriptions are intended to provide blind and visually-impaired users with additional information as to what may be happening on-screen. For instance, a video presentation may include identified speakers or on-screen instructions. If this information is not communicated through the regular audio track, then it is necessary to include this information as an audio description, including directional cues and other on-screen information.
The clip below is from Disney's Frozen. Audio description is provided, making this feature accessible to a wider audience.
Basic Introduction
This module will serve as a rudimentary introduction to audio description. Stay tuned for additional support and comprehensive tutorials from the Accessibility Center!
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the difference between audio description, closed captions, and transcripts.
- Given a video clip, write audio description into a transcript.