audio description
Audio description enhances accessibility by providing spoken descriptions of visual content for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
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Definition
B2Media Accessibility
(technical)A narrative service that offers spoken descriptions of visual elements in media, enabling blind or visually impaired individuals to comprehend and enjoy the content.
Example
- The audio description provided during the film helped the visually impaired audience understand the action scenes.
- Streaming platforms often include audio description options in their settings for enhanced accessibility.
C1Broadcast and Streaming
(technical)A secondary audio track in media that describes key visual aspects, typically inserted during pauses in dialogue, to aid visually impaired viewers.
Example
- Users can enable audio description on their devices to receive detailed verbal descriptions of on-screen actions.
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