Audio Description Basics

Use of Natural pauses in existing soundtrack to insert descriptions of visual elements such as actions, settings, appearance of characters, body language, costumes, lighting, and on-screen text.
Describe what is seen and do not interpret and try to describe objectively.
Keep language consistent.
Do NOT censor the material.
Provide a separate script and record to a separate audio track.
If possible, allow the narrator’s voice to compliment the video. An appropriate tone should be used based on the levity of the topic. If possible, use a voice to compliment the topic being Audio Described.
A trained individual is recommended to narrate and/or write the descriptions.