Audio Description Links - July 2024
A human curated list of resources on the topic of Audio Description and related subjects for July 2024. May contain historical links.
Podcasts
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How Do You Watch Television Anyway? (Not So Bad Podcast)
In this episode, we dive into the world of audio description, showcasing how blind individuals can enjoy TV just like everyone else. We have the pleasure of interviewing Roy Samuelson, a talented and in-demand audio performer and voiceover artist based in LA, known for his work on numerous TV shows and films. Additionally, we speak with Alison Myers from The Substation in Sydney, who has been crucial in bringing audio description to Australia.
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Close Up With Tristan Snyder, Blind Audio Describer And Sound Engineer (The Dark Room)
Alex and Lee chat with Tristan Snyder, blind audio describer and sound engineer. In our discussion, Tristan talks about his journey into the world of audio description and sound engineering and the way he navigates this being blind.
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Access Fuckery is a new podcast from
Liz Gutman A safe space for folks from the disability community to rant, rave, and vent about failures in access, and discuss what can and should be done about it.
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Revisiting Dr. Joel Snyder from NEA Art Works Podcast (repeat from ).
Dr. Snyder delves into the origins and evolution of audio description, a crucial service that makes visual media accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. He shares his journey from theater and voice work to becoming a key advocate and innovator in the field, highlighting the importance of audio description in theaters, museums, television, film, and streaming services.
Articles
- Dungeons and Dragons Taught me to Write Alt-Text
- The Need for Audio Description in Indigenous Languages
- Singular Nonbinary ‘They’: Is it ‘they are’ or ‘they is’? Notes on a conjugation.
- Alien3 Writing independent audio-description for the 1992 sci-fi/horror film Alien3. Article and timed audio description script.
Papers
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Audio Describing the Horror Genre: “Creating Fear in the Viewer” by Stefanini, Marcella Wiffler; Matamala, Anna.
With the aim of promoting a discussion about the translation of particular characteristics of the horror genre, eight audio describers were interviewed about their experiences with horror AD.
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Guidance but not the ultimate commandment”: Pros and Cons of Using Pivot Templates in the Audio Description Production Workflow
this article investigates the use of pivot templates in audio description, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of this production model as perceived by audio description translators