Re: for video budgeting - description in text file only

We were not planning audio-described versions of the evaluation videos 
but this sounds good. So, does AblePlayer pause the video and read out 
the descriptions or how does that work?

Thanks,
   Shadi


On 14/08/2019 19:44, Shawn Henry wrote:
> Hi Shadi,
> 
> After some work from Terrill and Eric with AblePlayer, it now reads out 
> the text version of the descriptions very nicely! e.g., 
> https://www.w3.org/WAI/perspective-videos/customizable/
> 
> It does it automatically for me -- even without a screen reader on.
> 
> Unless I'm missing something, that means we can just have the VTT with 
> description and do not need to create separate audio of the description.
> 
> Maybe this will help some with current and upcoming video project budgets?
> 
> Best,
> ~Shawn

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Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/
Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

Received on Friday, 16 August 2019 11:53:44 UTC