Audible Sight Soundbites is our video series about Audio Description best practices.
Audio described versions of the videos are presented here. Visit our YouTube page for versions without AD.
WHAT IS AUDIO DESCRIPTION?
(and why is it necessary?)
VIDEO ONE: If you're new to Audio Description (AD), this is a great place to start. This video shows what it is and why it's important.
WHAT MAKES EFFECTIVE AD?
VIDEO TWO: An overview of Audio description best practices
WHAT IS EXTENDED AD?
Extended Audio Description goes beyond the basic descriptions and offers additional details, providing a more comprehensive and immersive experience for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This extended form of audio description involves pausing the video to insert descriptions where there is no natural pause in dialogue or voice over.
WHERE TO PLACE AD?
Not all videos have natural pauses where you can easily insert AD. For tightly edited informational videos, there are often few pauses between onscreen speakers and a lot of information to explain. This video offers best practices for inserting Audio Description (AD) without disturbing the narrative flow of the video