Managed studio

Audio description

A spoken description of what happens on screen, written to fit the gaps in the dialogue and voiced by a native actor, so blind and low-vision viewers can follow a video. The description is neutral and precise, and it does not compete with the soundtrack.

In every quote

  • Description script
  • Voice casting
  • Timing
  • Recording
  • Mix
  • Delivery

What the service includes

One team from the first read to the last file. Nothing to coordinate on your side.

  1. Description script

    A script that names what is seen, in the gaps between dialogue.

  2. Voice casting

    A neutral voice that stands apart from the characters.

  3. Timing

    Lines timed to fit pauses without covering speech.

  4. Recording

    Directed sessions with clear delivery.

  5. Mix

    The description is mixed under or beside the original track.

  6. Delivery

    A separate audio track or a mixed version.

When it’s used

  • Broadcast and streaming

    Content that must be accessible.

  • Corporate and training videos

    Videos used by all staff.

  • Education

    Courses with visual material.

  • Museums and public information

    Visual exhibits and notices.

The process

  1. Video and brief

    Send the final video and any accessibility standard to follow.

  2. Script writing

    A describer writes the script and you approve it.

  3. Recording

    A voice reads the description to the timing.

  4. Mix and delivery

    We deliver the description track or the mixed video.

What you receive

  • An audio description track
  • A mixed version if requested
  • The description script
  • A text version if required

What decides the price

No price list: every quote is written for your project and states usage and the delivery date.

Running time
The length of the video.
Visual density
Busy visuals need more description.
Languages
Per language.
Standard
The accessibility standard you must meet.

Voice-over services: questions

Is audio description the same as subtitles?

No. Subtitles show speech as text; audio description describes the visuals as speech.

Who writes the descriptions?

A trained writer, with your review.

Do you meet a specific standard?

Tell us the standard and we plan to it. We do not claim certification on this page.

Can it be in several languages?

Yes.

Tell us about your project

Four questions. A draft script or a word count is enough; you get a written quote before anything is recorded.

Tell us about your project

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