Audio Description for TV shows and movies (2024)

FAQs

Audio Description for TV shows and movies? ›

Audio Description is an optional narration that describes what is happening on screen, including physical actions, facial expressions, costumes, settings, and scene changes. It is available for most Netflix original titles and many other TV shows and movies.

Check with your local theatre to see whether they offer audio description. If not, pressure them to do so! Many theatre chains, such as Regal, also offer separate online listings showing which movies have audio description tracks.

In general, Audio Description (AD) can be switched on or off by pressing the AD button on a TV Remote Control. However some TVs have a different label on the remote button, and others require AD to be switched on or off via the menu.

Open Settings on your TV and go to "Accessibility" to turn off narration. Some TVs have multiple narration features, like Sony, which are called "Audio Description," "TalkBack," and "Screen Reader." Many smart TVs and remotes also have shortcuts you can use, like pressing the "Mic" or "Volume" buttons.

Audio description is audio-narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements. These descriptions are inserted into natural pauses in the program's dialogue.

How Much Does Audio Description Cost? The cost of audio description can vary depending on quality, length and complexity of the project. Generally, the price falls within the $10-$100 per minute range.

You can also get audio description for many programmes on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 by changing the accessibility options in the settings menu.

Navigate to 'Accessibility' or 'Accessibility Settings' menu. Locate 'Audio Description' or 'AD' option. Select 'On' to enable audio description.

Why is my TV suddenly narrating shows? ›

If you are hearing an extra narrator describing the action or setting in a show you're watching, you may be hearing the Audio Description Service or Descriptive Video Service (DVS), which is made available to audiences who are blind or visually impaired.

How do I turn Audio Description off? Turning audio description on/off varies depending on your TV make and model; TVs have different remote controls and Settings menus. Usually the feature can be found in your TV's Settings menu, under Accessibility. Some makes of TVs have a dedicated button on the remote control.

You are hearing Described Video (DV), a service that helps people who are blind or have low vision to enjoy the program. Your TV or set-top box will have an audio or language setting that allows you to select standard audio or DV.

Just as captions and transcripts make video accessible for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, audio description does the same for those who are blind or visually impaired.

Audio description is an audio track that narrates the relevant visual information in media. Audio description assumes that the viewer cannot see, and therefore depicts the key visual elements that are necessary to understanding the content as an accommodation for blind and low vision viewers.

If you can't see your screen and your content includes audio descriptions, you can listen to an audio description—a separate audio track that narrates or describes the visual content of a clip, show, or movie. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio Descriptions. Turn on Audio Descriptions.

Audio described shows can help people who are blind or partially sighted. During an audio described performance, the action of the play is described through a headset (pictured) by trained people so that you can follow what is happening at the same time as the rest of the audience.

Audio description (AD) is available on all broadcast television, including Freeview, Sky, Virgin Media, Freesat and YouView. Find out more about AD for Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media: Support on Sky via the Sky website.

If you want to add narration or commentary to the slide show, make sure your microphone is set up and working. To start recording: Click the Slide Show tab, select the slide where you want the recording to begin, and then click Record Slide Show.