Audio Description Matters
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Audio Description Matters - Join audio description professionals worldwide who want to learn more about accessibility and the AD industry. Our podcast is the best place for staying on top of the latest developments and brushing up on your skills.
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How Machine Translation Makes Localization Easy on Frazier
August 19, 2021 09:37 - 8 minutes - 527 BytesHow Machine Translation Makes Localization Easy on Frazier In addition to audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. To break down language barriers, Frazier includes a neural machine translation service. With lower costs and fewer delays, this option is a popular choice for clients wanting to create video content in multiple languages. Jokes about online translation tools are so last decade. When the first real-tim...
How Neural Machine Translation Makes Video Localization Easier Than Ever
August 19, 2021 09:37 - 8 minutes - 527 BytesIn addition to audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. To break down language barriers, Frazier includes a neural machine translation service. With lower costs and fewer delays, this option is a popular choice for clients wanting to create video content in multiple languages. Jokes about online translation tools are so last decade. When the first real-time machine translation services emerged in the early 2000s, the...
MPEG-H Audio: The One Mix to Rule Them All (Part 2)
August 03, 2021 10:12 - 9 minutes - 590 BytesIn addition to providing technological solutions for audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. For some time, VIDEO TO VOICE has been working in close partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) on topics such as automated mixing and MPEG-H Audio. The following article provides detailed analysis of the tools that make up MPEG-H Audio, a technology developed by Fraunhofer IIS to improve acces...
MPEG-H Audio: The One Mix to Rule Them All (2/2)
August 03, 2021 10:12 - 9 minutes - 590 BytesIn addition to providing technological solutions for audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. For some time, VIDEO TO VOICE has been working in close partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) on topics such as automated mixing and MPEG-H Audio. The following article provides detailed analysis of the tools that make up MPEG-H Audio, a technology developed by Fraunhofer IIS to improve acces...
MPEG-H Audio: The One Mix to Rule Them All (Part 1)
August 03, 2021 08:46 - 9 minutes - 590 BytesMPEG-H Audio: The One Mix to Rule Them All In addition to providing technological solutions for audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. For some time, VIDEO TO VOICE has been working in close partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) on topics such as automated mixing and MPEG-H Audio. The following article is the first instalment of a two-part series shedding light on MPEG-H Audio, a ...
MPEG-H Audio: The One Mix to Rule Them All (1/2)
August 03, 2021 08:46 - 9 minutes - 590 BytesIn addition to providing technological solutions for audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. For some time, VIDEO TO VOICE has been working in close partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) on topics such as automated mixing and MPEG-H Audio. The following article is the first instalment of a two-part series shedding light on MPEG-H Audio, a technology developed by Fraunhofer IIS to imp...
Dialog+: The Game Changer for Easier-to-Follow TV Dialogue
July 27, 2021 08:49 - 7 minutes - 471 BytesDialog+: The Game Changer for Easier-to-Follow TV Dialogue In addition to providing technological solutions for audio description, VIDEO TO VOICE is actively involved in other fields surrounding accessibility for digital media. For some time, VIDEO TO VOICE has been working in close partnership with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) on topics such as automated mixing and MPEG-H Audio. The following article provides a fascinating glimpse at Dialog+, a production technol...
TTS AD: A Viable Solution for Audio Describing Content?
May 11, 2021 06:49 - 7 minutes - 432 BytesTTS AD is the abbreviation for text-to-speech audio description. Now you may have heard text to speech and audio description as separate entities, but TTS AD is a relatively new concept that is starting to turn heads in the world of accessible media. Speed is the name of the game with TTS AD, as media professionals seek cost and time-effective solutions for making their programming accessible to low-vision audiences. So let's take a closer look at what TTS AD is, how it is made, and what r...
TTS AD - A Viable Solution for Accessible Media?
May 11, 2021 06:49 - 7 minutes - 432 BytesTTS AD is the abbreviation for text-to-speech audio description. Now you may have heard text to speech and audio description as separate entities, but TTS AD is a relatively new concept that is starting to turn heads in the world of accessible media. Speed is the name of the game with TTS AD, as media professionals seek cost and time-effective solutions for making their programming accessible to low-vision audiences. So let's take a closer look at what TTS AD is, how it is made, and what r...
Audio Description Software: Everything You Need To Know
April 15, 2021 16:22 - 8 minutes - 539 BytesAudio description software is increasing in popularity. With tight deadlines and limited budgets to worry about, audio describers and production companies are turning to technological solutions to lower costs and save time. But what's involved in audio description software and what features are included to help users? We'll be using our own tools as an example to show you the ins and outs of audio description software. Remind me, what is audio description? The audio description is a narrati...
What Are The Benefits of Audio Description Software?
April 15, 2021 16:22 - 8 minutes - 539 BytesAudio description software is increasing in popularity With tight deadlines and limited budgets to worry about, audio describers and production companies are turning to technological solutions to lower costs and save time. But what's involved in audio description software, and what features are included to help users? We'll be using our own tools as an example to show you the ins and outs of audio description software. Remind me, what is audio description? The audio description is a narrat...
Lost Billions: Why The Web Accessibility Initiative Is So Important For Businesses
March 22, 2021 14:52 - 8 minutes - 535 BytesNeglect the disabled market at your peril. Businesses are losing billions by ignoring the guidelines outlined in the Web Accessibility Initiative and failing to make their websites accessible. Why is it important to create accessible online content? First and foremost, it shows that a business or service provider cares for its audience. Failing to accommodate disabled users means about 1 billion people around the world are not given the same treatment as the rest of the site's visitors. ...
Why Camel Case Is So Important for Hashtags
February 10, 2021 06:31 - 7 minutes - 421 BytesHashtags are a great way to expand the reach of your company or brand. By adding hashtags to a post, you're making your content discoverable and giving other social media users the chance to engage with you on a common interest or theme. However, many people and businesses are forgetting one important thing when writing their hashtags. It's time to learn about the wonders of camel case... First of all, what is camel case? In camel case, the first letter of each word is capitalized when w...
How to Write Alt Text and Image Descriptions for Blind Users
January 07, 2021 08:15 - 7 minutes - 471 BytesLearn how to write alt text and image descriptions for blind users Alt text and image descriptions are vital for web accessibility. Ignoring these features makes visual content inaccessible to website visitors with low vision. As most people will click away from a site they cannot use, it's time for businesses, bloggers, and webmasters to get smart with alt text and image descriptions. Before we get started, what does web accessibility mean? It's a good question, and you can check out o...
How to Create Alt Text & Image Descriptions for Low-Vision Website Users
January 07, 2021 08:15 - 7 minutes - 471 BytesAlt text and image descriptions are vital for web accessibility. Ignoring these features makes visual content inaccessible to website visitors with low vision. As most people will click away from a site they cannot use, it's time for businesses, bloggers, and webmasters to get smart with alt text and image descriptions. Before we get started, what does web accessibility mean? It's a good question and you can check out our web accessibility guide for a detailed answer. In short, web acces...
Web Accessibility: How to Make Your Site Accessible to Blind Visitors
December 08, 2020 05:46 - 7 minutes - 445 BytesSetting up a new business? Starting a new blog? Get clued up on web accessibility first... We set up our blog with the intention of providing valuable insights into the world of audio description and accessibility. So it wouldn't be a great look if we failed to practice what we preach. Before starting the blog, we did our homework on web accessibility and the key points to bear in mind to accommodate blind and visually-impaired visitors to your site. Why does web accessibility matter? ...
Web Accessibility: Make Your Site Accessible to the Blind
December 08, 2020 05:46 - 7 minutes - 445 BytesSetting up a new business? Starting a new blog? Get clued up on web accessibility first... We set up our blog with the intention of providing valuable insights into the world of audio description and accessibility. So it wouldn't be a great look if we failed to practice what we preach. Before starting the blog, we did our homework on web accessibility and the key points to bear in mind to accommodate blind and visually-impaired visitors to your site. Why does web accessibility matter? ...
Audio Description Online: A Black Hole for Accessibility
November 12, 2020 14:24 - 7 minutes - 437 BytesIt's a difficult game of catch-up to expand the presence of audio description online. While audio description is becoming increasingly embraced in the world of TV, film, and video on demand services, there remains a severe lack of availability online. As inaction continues, this black hole in the online media universe continues to grow wider. The blind and visually impaired aren't the only ones missing out on the opportunities audio description can provide, either… April 17, 2015 was a...
The Black Hole: Why Audio Description Availability Is Seriously Lacking Online
November 12, 2020 14:24 - 7 minutes - 437 BytesIt's a difficult game of catch-up for audio description to expand its presence online. While audio description is becoming increasingly embraced in the world of TV, film, and video on demand services, there remains a severe lack of availability online. As inaction continues, this black hole in the online media universe continues to grow wider. And blind people aren't the only ones missing out on the opportunities audio description can provide... April 17 2015 was a big day for audio desc...
Audiovisual Media Services Directive: How Europe Has Been Failing the Blind and Visually Impaired
June 26, 2020 22:18 - 6 minutes - 404 BytesSo, where has it been going wrong? There are a number of key reasons as to why the Audiovisual Media Services Directive has been failing blind and visually impaired people. After a long day, parking ourselves in front of a screen is often the best cure to deal with life’s stresses. Whether it’s flicking through channels, catching up with our favourite YouTubers, or binging on the latest Netflix series, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to what we can watch. It is now second nature...
What the Revised AVMS Directive Means for Audio Description
June 26, 2020 22:18 - 6 minutes - 404 BytesAfter a long day, parking ourselves in front of a screen is often the best cure to deal with life’s stresses. Whether it’s flicking through channels, catching up with our favourite YouTubers, or binging on the latest Netflix series, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to what we can watch. It is now second nature to load up movies, sporting events, news, and television shows at the touch of a button. Access to audiovisual media has become our basic right. It would be quite a shock, then,...
VIDEO TO VOICE at Third Swiss Conference on Barrier-free Communication (BfC)
June 26, 2020 14:29 - 2 minutes - 168 BytesSwiss Conference on Barrier-free Communication - VIDEO TO VOICE discuss accessibility with fellow industry experts From 29 June to 4 July 2020, VIDEO TO VOICE once again attended the Swiss Conference on Barrier-free Communication. While the Coronavirus outbreak prevented participants from travelling to Switzerland, the ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics made arrangements for the event to go ahead online. With an exciting program lined up, the Berlin-based tech firm didn't let the current g...