WHAT IS AUDIO DESCRIPTION, OR AD?
Helping Everyone Enjoy all Types of Media.
Welcome to the world of audio description! I’m Deanna Johnston, a dedicated voice actor specializing in creating accessible media experiences through professional audio description (AD). Whether you produce movies, TV shows, educational videos, or online content, I provide expert narration that ensures visually impaired audiences can fully engage with and enjoy your visuals.
Understanding Audio Description
Have you ever tried to watch a video with your eyes closed? Imagine the frustration of missing out on crucial visual details because there's no dialogue or narration to guide you. This is the experience faced by visually impaired individuals when they can't see what's happening on screen.
Fill in the Visual Gaps.
Audio description is a professionally recorded voice-over narration that fills in the visual gaps for viewers who are blind or visually impaired. It describes key visual elements such as actions, expressions, settings, scene changes—everything to convey the full experience of the video.
What I Provide
My audio description services include:
- Professionally Recorded Narration: Clear, articulate voice-over recorded to broadcast standards.
- Script Writing: Crafting detailed scripts that align with your video’s content and tone filling in the visual elements the existing dialogue is missing.
- Video editing: I can pause or slow down sections of your video to allow room to insert the recorded audio descriptive voice over
- Audio Editing: Syncing narration with video, adjusting volume levels, and providing basic video editing services.
Benefits of Professional Audio Description Services
Accessibility
Enhanced Viewing Experience
Enhanced Viewing Experience
Professional audio description services make content accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. By providing detailed narration of visual elements, such as actions, settings, and expressions, these services ensure that everyone can fully understand and enjoy movies, TV shows, live performances, and other visual media.
Enhanced Viewing Experience
Enhanced Viewing Experience
Enhanced Viewing Experience
Audio descriptions add depth and context to visual content, enhancing the overall viewing experience for all audiences. They provide additional details that might not be immediately apparent from dialogue alone, making the content more engaging and immersive.
Quality and Accuracy
Compliance and Inclusivity
Compliance and Inclusivity
Professional audio description services employ trained professionals who are skilled in accurately describing visual content without interrupting the natural flow of the dialogue or soundtrack. This ensures that the descriptions are clear, concise, and synchronized with the on-screen action, maintaining the integrity and quality of the original content.
Compliance and Inclusivity
Compliance and Inclusivity
Compliance and Inclusivity
In many regions, there are legal requirements or guidelines that mandate audio description for certain types of content, especially in broadcast television and streaming services. Using professional audio description services ensures compliance with these regulations, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
Ensuring Quality and Effectiveness
Quality assurance is integral to my services:
- Precision Editing: Fine-tuning narration to fit within natural pauses or extended scenes, ensuring minimal disruption to the viewer's experience.
- Technical Expertise: Utilizing professional-grade equipment and sound-treated studios for optimal audio recording and editing.
- Client Collaboration: Working closely with clients to incorporate feedback and ensure satisfaction with the final audio description.