UK television network commits to more audio description
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ITV has started this commitment with the release of its popular crime drama, Vera, adapted from the novels by Ann Cleeves.
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RNIB international audio description study findings released
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With levels of audio description on television, film and DVDs increasing around the world, there is an increasing trade in audio description files between countries. For example, many Australian DVDs feature audio description produced in the UK.
In RNIB’s study, 10 blind and vision impaired participants were shown clips of American and British shows which had been audio described in the US.
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The third annual Audio Description Institute
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With the signing of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act by President Obama last October, the United States will soon see a significant increase in audio description on television.
The institute, which is run by the Audio Description Project, offers a range of interactive sessions covering the history and theory of audio description, and is aimed at new audio describers and experienced describers who wish to refresh their skills.
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The Third Annual Young Described Film Critic Contest
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The Young Described Film Critic Contest is divided into three age categories: 7 to 10, 11 to 14 and 15 to 18.
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