Accessible Video/Audio Issues

Issues

  • Adding text caption tracks to video
    1. Getting a text transcript
    2. Adding timing information
    3. Deciding on a timed text format (e.g. what is compatible with your media player)
    4. Use a player that supports closed captioning
    5. Automatically generated captions.
      Note: Accuracy maybe affected by speakers with strong accents or technical terms not in general use.
  • Adding audio description tracks to video
    1. Identifying pauses in speech or adding time to create pauses
    2. Add synchronized audio tracks that describe the video content
    3. Use a player that support audio tracks
  • Players
    • Keyboard access to media player controls and track selection
    • User interface controls support assistive technologies

Some Accessible Audio/Video Links

Timed Text Formats