Christine MalecIn the course of my podcast work on the #TalkDescriptionToMe podcast with describer JJ Hunt, one thing I always remember is the episode we did on timelapse videos. He described how, over a 24 hour period, a sped-up video shows that plants lift and expand their leaves throughout the day, then lower/shrink them a bit, like one long breath per day. Has anyone else seen this? I'm longing for a timelapse video of my houseplants doing this.
I was researching a #TalkDescriptionToMe episode a few years ago on hockey, and I found this amazing YouTube piece on Hockey players' favourite sounds associated with the game. I loved it so much. As a sound oriented person myself, I really liked hearing about how sighted people find joy in specific sounds too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h61mQXXk7IQ
NHL Players Share Their Favourite Hockey Sounds
Talk Description to MeThe Olympics are in full swing. In this archival episode of the #TalkDescriptionToMe #podcast from 2021, JJ and I discuss the visuals of the previous Olympics, including Olympic memes, protest signs, and slow motion gymnastics. We miss creating regular episodes, so if you know of any potential funders for accessible journalism like ours, please get in touch! https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/8985584-episode-63-the-olympics
Episode 63 - The Olympics - Talk Description to Me
The Olympics are in full swing, and daily audio description coverage has never been better. This week, Christine and JJ discuss the visuals that don't necessarily make it into the prime time recap, including Olympic memes, protest signs, and slow ...
The Olympics are in full swing. In this archival episode of the #TalkDescriptionToMe #podcast from 2021, JJ and I discuss the visuals of the previous Olympics, including Olympic memes, protest signs, and slow motion gymnastics. We miss creating regular episodes, so if you know of any potential funders for accessible journalism like ours, please get in touch! https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/8985584-episode-63-the-olympics
Episode 63 - The Olympics - Talk Description to Me
The Olympics are in full swing, and daily audio description coverage has never been better. This week, Christine and JJ discuss the visuals that don't necessarily make it into the prime time recap, including Olympic memes, protest signs, and slow ...
I hear that this year’s winners of the "Small World" micro-photo competition are out. It made me nostalgic for a #TalkDescriptionToMe #podcast JJ and I did on this 2 years ago. It’s how I learned a cat’s tongue is a series of fractiles, a fact I can’t unhear, and believe me I've tried. https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/8173432-episode-43-photomicrography
Episode 43 - Photomicrography - Talk Description to Me
Ever wonder what skin looks like under a microscope? How about hair? Or snowflakes, or sand?! This week, Christine and JJ examine award-winning photographs taken through microscopes, and describe a few clickbait closeups, too!
I hear that this year’s winners of the "Small World" micro-photo competition are out. It made me nostalgic for a #TalkDescriptionToMe #podcast JJ and I did on this 2 years ago. It’s how I learned a cat’s tongue is a series of fractiles, a fact I can’t unhear. https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/8173432-episode-43-photomicrography
Episode 43 - Photomicrography - Talk Description to Me
Ever wonder what skin looks like under a microscope? How about hair? Or snowflakes, or sand?! This week, Christine and JJ examine award-winning photographs taken through microscopes, and describe a few clickbait closeups, too!
From the #talkDescriptionToMe archive, Has your neighbour's lawn become a graveyard overnight? Do wispy green ghosts float in nearby bedroom windows? Is the little old lady down the block dressed like a serial killer? It must be Halloween! From barfing jack-o-lanterns, to gory DIY illusions, Christine and JJ delight in the visuals of Halloween, and share some blood-curdling laughs while they're at it! https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/6142582-episode-20-halloween
Episode 20 - Halloween! - Talk Description to Me
Has your neighbour's lawn become a graveyard overnight? Do wispy green ghosts float in nearby bedroom windows? Is the little old lady down the block dressed like a creepy, silent serial killer? It must be Halloween! From barfing jack-o-lanterns, t...
From the #talkDescriptionToMe archive, Has your neighbour's lawn become a graveyard overnight? Do wispy green ghosts float in nearby bedroom windows? Is the little old lady down the block dressed like a serial killer? It must be Halloween! From barfing jack-o-lanterns, to gory DIY illusions, Christine and JJ delight in the visuals of Halloween, and share some blood-curdling laughs while they're at it! https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/6142582-episode-20-halloween
Episode 20 - Halloween! - Talk Description to Me
Has your neighbour's lawn become a graveyard overnight? Do wispy green ghosts float in nearby bedroom windows? Is the little old lady down the block dressed like a creepy, silent serial killer? It must be Halloween! From barfing jack-o-lanterns, t...
Part2 of our #TalkDescriptionToMe #podcast is out. I, a blind user, talk with JJ, a professional #AudioDescriber about AI generated #imageDescriptions. What does it get right or wrong? Why? What direction is it going? There's lots of talk in my feed about #AI, and lots of fabulous #AltText. If either of these topics are interesting to you you'll want to check this out. https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/13724864-episode-124-ai-description-part-2
Episode 124 - AI Description Part 2 - Talk Description to Me
Part 2 of 2. Love them or hate them, AI writing tools like Chat GPT have the potential to change the way we write, communicate, and learn. One group looking to harness the technology with, and for, the Blind community is Be My Eyes, an outfit...
It’s #Caribana weekend in #Toronto. It’s one of the world’s largest celebrations of #CaribbeanCulture, and one hell of a party! In this #TalkDescriptionToMe episode we released at the end of Black History Month, JJ breaks down the visuals, costumes, action and the raunchy wholesome good time of it all. If you have an interest in the art of alt text and describing, either as a creater or consumer, check it out https://talkdescriptiontome.buzzsprout.com/1136756/8043866-episode-40-caribana-parade
Episode 40 - Caribana Parade - Talk Description to Me
To cap off a busy, emotional, and celebratory Black History Month (and to add a bit of pep to a grey winter weekend) let's all journey to Toronto's legendary Caribana Parade, North America's largest street party. Today, Christine hits play o...