This episode of Chax Chat features guest Roy Samuelson, a renowned audio description performer and consultant, who discusses the craft and impact of audio description in making video content accessible to blind and visually impaired audiences. The conversation covers the nuances of producing effective audio descriptions, the artistic and technical roles involved, and practical guidance for organizations looking to implement audio description in their media. Chad, Dax and Roy also emphasize the broader benefits of accessible content, drawing parallels between audio description and other forms of accessibility. they also share actionable tips for including blind professionals in the process and leveraging new features on platforms like YouTube for inclusive content delivery.
Link for Disney Frozen Audio Description Sample - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7j4_aP8dWA
Link to Roy's blog post - https://roysamuelson.com/why-i-dont-say-audio-descriptions/
Roy's version of IMDB for AD - Link to TheADNA.org - https://theadna.org/
The link for the blog article we referenced when discussing how blind people can work as Audio Description actors. https://roysamuelson.com/blindcreatorslead/
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