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Avid movie-goer with vision loss calls for better accessibility
A Cape Bretoner with vision loss needs described video services to enjoy the screen in a Sydney theatre, and is calling for more reliable accessibility measures. The CBC's Anna Rak has the story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7231954?cmp=rss

TKHUNT May 14

https://www.tkhunt.com/2315546/ I Gave Up on My Dream… And It Broke Me #GotGame #ChasingDreams #accessibility #Accessible #AccessibleMedia #Ami #AMICanada #AMITv #AudioDescribed #AudioDescription #Described #DescribedVideo #disability #disabled #DreamAmi #Inclusion #Representation

CJ Apr 12

I just saw this movie last night after reading the book a few weeks ago. The DVS headphones weren’t working, but it was still a fun movie. I will be interested in watching later with DVS.

The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/nx-s1-5782074/project-hail-mary-nasa-space-science

#HailMary #ScienceFiction #Movies #DescribedVideo

DreamingHope Mar 10

Liz Gutman at Descriptive Video Works is running a short survey for audio description users to expand their audience feedback strategy. She says: "[the survey] is just four questions, and any demographic information you share will be anonymous. At the end, you can include your email address if you'd like to get updates on our work, and be considered for participation in future AD-related surveys and panels."

https://tinyurl.com/AD-Audience-survey

#AudioDescription #DescribedVideo

DVW AD Audience Survey

The purpose of this form is to gather some information on audiences who use Audio Description. It is only a few questions and will take a minute or two of your time. Any demographic information you share will be anonymous. If you would like us to contact you about potential future research panels and surveys, please provide your email at the end of the survey.

Google Docs

Chris Smart Apr 3, 2025

#blind folks:
Are either of these shows available in #DescribedVideo, i.e. with #audio description?
1. Penn & Teller: #FoolUs, and
2. Penn & Teller's Bullshit.
I'm more interested in the first one, if available, to see how they describe the #magic tricks. The second show has tons of talking in it, so doesn't really need audio description.
www.audiovault.net does not have either.
#TV #A11Y #Accessibility

Likely Jan Lukas Nov 11, 2024

Kudos to the series #Fallout for being visually watchable (not constantly bleary tones of grey on black) as well as fantastic settings, an intriguing storyline, etc.

Double-kudos for the excellent #DescribedVideo as well! ❤️

(I don't game and literally know NOTHING about the series' source, but found it an interesting and entertaining watch that was still easy to follow as a newbie.)

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Likely Jan Lukas Nov 20, 2023

If a film isn't intended to be a radio drama, it seems reasonable for viewers to expect on-screen visuals to be … y'know, like … *visible.*

🙄

#DescribedVideo
#DescribedMedia

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Likely Jan Lukas Nov 20, 2023

Also: I have NO idea why this happens, but different #streamingServices can also make a big difference in visual intelligibility.

I've watched The Finest Hours (2016) on multiple services. It takes place mostly in the dark on a stormy ocean. One service shows this as black on black movement. Another shows everything going on in these scenes, albeit in a dark environment.

2/x

#film
#TV
#streaming
#vision
#DescribedVideo
#DescribedMedia
#wtaf
#muddyScreens

Likely Jan Lukas Nov 20, 2023

Nice to see that I am not alone in finding a LOT of modern visual media unintelligible due to how dark it is on the screen (visually, not necessarily emotionally).

This example from The Crown is excellent as it compares the modern re-creation vs the original broadcast.

#Protip: Enabling #DescribedMedia can make stories more intelligble than whatever is going on with modern directors/editors these days.

#film
#TV
#streaming
#vision
#DescribedVideo
#DescribedMedia
#wtaf
#muddyScreens