Audio Descriptions

Audio descriptions should be provided for non-live video.

What is audio description?

Audio description (AD) is defined as “the verbal depiction of key visual elements in media and live productions.” Essentially, AD is a narration of meaningful visual information in a video to provide context, clarify speakers and articulate visual elements.

This video from Rooted in Rights provides a quick introduction to audio description.

Why is audio description important?

AD is important for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It is key to revealing detailed information that sighted people consume without a thought.

What do audio descriptions sound like?

The following trailer from the movie Frozen is a good example of how audio descriptions can be incorporated into the main audio track of a video.