described video
Audio-enhanced footage
Described video is audio narration added to television programs, films, or other visual media for viewers who are blind or have low vision.
During pauses in dialogue, a narrator describes essential visual elements—actions, settings, facial expressions, on-screen text—that aren't conveyed through the existing soundtrack.
Also called audio description or video description.
The documentary is available with described video.
Lacking the sense of sight
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
- accessible mediaContent usable by disabled audiences
- inclusive designApproach accommodating diverse abilities
universal design · equal access · accommodation · adaptive technology · disability rights
Off-screen recorded speech
- narratorOne who tells events
- audio trackRecorded sound portion
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
- voice talentPerformer providing character sounds
Components perceived by sight
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- actionProcess of doing
- facial expressionsVisible emotional displays
- body languageUnspoken physical expression
costumes · setting · atmosphere · color · movement · gesture · environment · props
Real-time digital delivery
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
- documentariesFilms depicting real events
DVD · Blu-ray · Netflix · YouTube · theatrical release · live broadcast · post-production
blind
Lacking the sense of sight
- assistive technologyDisability-compensating devices and software
- screen readerProgram converting text to audio
- accessible mediaContent usable by disabled audiences
inclusive design · universal design · equal access · accommodation · adaptive technology · disability rights
voiceover
Off-screen recorded speech
- narratorOne who tells events
- audio trackRecorded sound portion
- commentaryExplanatory remarks on events
voice talent · script · timing · pacing · inflection · cadence · tone
visual elements
Components perceived by sight
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- actionProcess of doing
- facial expressionsVisible emotional displays
body language · costumes · setting · atmosphere · color · movement · gesture · environment · props · transitions
streaming
Real-time digital delivery
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- moviesFeature-length filmed entertainment
documentaries · DVD · Blu-ray · Netflix · YouTube · theatrical release · live broadcast · post-production
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- Inclusive Artsinclusive design, accessible design, universal design, wheelchair dance, sign language poetry
described videoclosed captioning
On-screen transcription of audio
subtitles · closed captions · sign language interpretation · SDH
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