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Re: Best Possible Audio Description

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From: Tim Harshbarger
Date: Jul 28, 2021 9:08AM

One thing I noticed in the question was the term "proper audio description". There is a lot of "proper audio description" being provided using the suggestions and feedback provided. With "how to" videos, it is even possible to avoid all need of audio description if the script for the "how to" video is done in a certain way (like Shawn suggested.)

You seem to feel your content may be different or you have a desire to try to do more. If you want to go that path, I say go for it! If you have the desire, time, and resources to do that to try to create an optimal user experience, then try it out and see where it leads. Just know that it is not a necessary step that is needed for most video.

If it is possible to share your results, share them. Everything we try is worthwhile since it serves to help us develop our knowledge and experience with potential new accessibility solutions.

Thanks!
Tim Harshbarger