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In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven and Shaun discuss the frustration of audio description, also known as described video, Sight and Sound's latest technology available from the UK assistive tech company, and Double Tap goes full time on YouTube.We start with a discussion on the frustration of accessing audio description (AD) on streaming platforms, particularly when it is available on one platform but not on another. The lack of understanding and inclusion of AD by broadcasters and streaming providers is highlighted.Next up, Steven chats about new and cool technology available at Sight and Sound Technology, including Braille displays, desktop readers, and the WeWalk Smart Cane. And finally, the hosts announce that their show has been renewed for another year and express gratitude to their audience and also explain their decision to expand to YouTube while maintaining an audio-first approach. Get ahead of the conversation and check out the Double Tap YouTube channel every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on the platform which you can find using this link: [https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleTapVideo]
Episode 210 - In Described Video - Review of the polls - Can ambition be taught - Should parents buy their teens contraceptives - Alex Jones and his $965 million law suit - Do you still have a career if you've been canceled by the culture - Would an athlete get grace from work to deal with life issues - and so much more! QOTW: Could you give one of your exes some relationship advice
Have you met Angela Gooliaff yet?Angela Gooliaff is an illustrator and author based in Vancouver, Canada, best known for her book A Fun Food Friends Adventure, which she co-created with her 9-year old niece. She works as a freelance illustrator for FriesenPress Publishing and has fifteen published books. Book titles include: The Christmas Nisse, Penny's Rumour and Who Stole My Cupcake.Angela voices characters in animation, video games and short films. She is known for her children's voices, both male and female. Her specialty for Described Video narration is animation and children's programming. As a professional visual artist for over a decade, she was featured on CBC's North by Northwest for her colouring book murals. She continues to paint and illustrate during artist residences nationally and internationally. Her most recent public artwork, Little Miss Sunshine, has been spreading cheer throughout Canada highlighted in the Globe and Mail, Maclean's and the Huffington Post's online magazine.In this episode we discuss: - How she shifted her career from getting a biology degree to becoming an artist, illustrator and actor.- The importance of teamwork in the acting industry and her favourite parts about it.- What she loves the most during the creative writing process and some of her struggles.- Tips on how to be consistent while writing without burning out while working on different projects.HostLindsay Dent, Founder & CEO of Pink Crown Creative @_lindsaydent & @pinkcrowncreativeEmail lindsay@pinkcrowncreative.com for sponsor opportunities, guest appearances or collaborations.GuestsAngela Gooliaffangelagooliaff.com Instagram: @antartistBook Links: http://www.angelajoelle.comEpisode ResourcesWe are listed as one of the Top 5 Canadian Women in Business Podcasts - read the full list here.ArtworkRD DesignMusic"Happy Days" by scottholmesmusic.comLet's get social!Instagram: @haveyoumetheryetpodcastFacebook
It's been a while! Here we are describing video games... badly
Audio Describer and voice-over artist Valerie Hunter discusses the history of Described Video and her podcast "Movies for the Blind". October 2, 2021 episode.
Topics: Introduction • 10th Anniversary of Posting Videos on YouTube • How The Blind Film Critic YouTube Channel Started • Test Footage Before The First Blind Film Critic Review • More Out-takes! • Tommy Reviews "Dazed & Confused" (1993) • Has Tommy Ever Seen Shallow Hal? • The Movie That Almost Ended The Blind Film Critic Channel in 2011 • Playlists Available of Movie Reviews Organized By Tommy's Score/Rating • What's Tommy's Experience With Older Media Formats? (VHS, Video 8, LaserDisc, VideoDisc, 8mm Film, DVD) • How Blind People Watch Movies Using Video Description • Examples of Video Description (Die Hard, Fight Club) • Tommy Reviews "Vanilla Sky" (2001) • And More!
Listen To Tommy’s Neighborhood Honor Frontline Workers (Sound Clips) • Fred Willard Remembered (Sound Clips) • Tommy Listens To David Lynch’s Weather Reports (Sound Clips) • How Blind People Manage Public Bathrooms • Tommy Describes How Table Manners Work for Blind People • Described Video For Adult Content (Sound Clips) • Tommy’s Favorite Animal Sound (Sound Clips) • Identifying Animals By Sound Challenge (Sound Clips) • How Do Blind People Keep Lists? • Testing Tommy’s Vision & Light Perception with Lights • Blind Idioms Discussion Follow-up: Examples of Positive Uses in British Culture • and more!
The Episode About Described Video Ever wonder how a blind person "watches" movies or TV without being confused by what's going on? Fret not faithful Luminati, your two favourite lumineers are here to light the way! This week, Marc and Jan are going to the movies and getting descriptive to give you the answers you want. Find out what descriptive video is, how it works for movie theatres, TV screens, streaming services and what benefits or drawbacks there are with this solution for the blind. We've come a long way from Jan describing 40-Year-Old Virgin to Marc (yes, there's a totally awesome story behind that, by the way) but there's still plenty of work to do! All of this and a follow-up to The Episode About Eating Blind await, so click, subscribe, download and enjoy our theatre of the earholes that we call a podcast! If you haven't already, follow us on social media too! We're on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/blindluminations/, Twitter at https://twitter.com/blindlumination/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blindluminations/. Episode Links TV for all: how a Canadian company is making TV better for people with visual impairments - https://bit.ly/2RuEBPX Time Stamperidoos 0:00 - Episode start 0:24 Introductions 4:10 What we've been up to 17:36 Topic of the week 61:11 A Follow-up on The Episode About Eating Blind 68:01 Where to find us on social media 68:36 Apologies for late episode/Difference between Jan and Marc's body temperatures 70:06 Final goodbyes and closing credits (Episode art: A stick figure of Marc says "I'm glad that Fred and Charlotte hooked up!” Jan’s stick figure replies, "I think you got the wrong headset.” At the bottom of the image, "After Avengers: end Game" is written and "Blind Spoilers" is written at the top. This sketch was drawn by Marc, who is completely blind.)
Welcome to That Blind Tech Show presented to you by the TBTS Team. We want to hear from you whether you have a question about a new tech product or app, or some advice for the blindness community. We hope this will be an interactive show that will educate, inform, and make you laugh. Write us in at ThatBlindTechShow@gmail.comand make sure to follow us on Twitter at @BlindTechShow. And now on to the show. Up first is an intro to what That Blind Tech Show will be. Next you won’t want to miss our discussion about the exciting new iPhone app from Microsoft, Microsoft Seeing AI. Then it is on to NFB 17 convention coverage where Jeff Thompson was recording live. The biggest attraction and conversation at this years convention is Aira, The Virtual Navigator for the Blind giving you instant access to information. Tune in to hear about what went down in the Aira Lounge! HumanWare had two new devices for the attendees to consider. The not yet released, Victor Stream Trek. Combining the popular book reader with GPS. The new Brilliant 14 iPhone Companion is a quick note taker that has refreshable braille and comes in at $995. Orcam releases version 2.0 and Microsoft, Amazon, sprint all showed up strutting their Accessibility Help Desks. AT&T was right next to Aira and that was no surprise as they provide the MiFi hook-up for the Aira. The Harbolt Companybrings a new one-of-a-kind accessible charger with audible and vibration feedback. APH brought their new affordable Orbit 20 and out the door they went. 20 units sold out well before noon. We also talk about 3D Photo Works and hands on with the Mona Lisa. Then it is on to iOS 11 news with a conversation about Notes and scanning documents, Why does Siri hate Brian so much, and Type to Siri. Next is a discussion about our favorite topic Described Video and the latest update from Congress It’s about time! Then we share a very sad story about what Cablevision thinks makes a good screen reader. Some companies just never will get it. And finally, a little chit chat between Brian and Jeff about this new venture That Blind Tech Show. Enjoy, Listen, learn, and laugh! You can find out more about That Blind Tech Show by emailand on Twitter @BlindTechShow Thank you for listening!
Welcome to That Blind Tech Show presented to you by the Blind Abilities Team. We want to hear from you whether you have a question about a new tech product or app, or some advice for the blindness community. We hope this will be an interactive show that will educate, inform, and make you laugh. Write us in at ThatBlindTechShow@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Twitter at @BlindTechShow. And now on to the show. Up first is an intro to what That Blind Tech Show will be. Next you won’t want to miss our discussion about the exciting new iPhone app from Microsoft, Microsoft Seeing AI. Then it is on to NFB 17 convention coverage where Jeff Thompson was recording live. The biggest attraction and conversation at this years convention is Aira, The Virtual Navigator for the Blind giving you instant access to information. Tune in to hear about what went down in the Aira Lounge! HumanWare had two new devices for the attendees to consider. The not yet released, Victor Stream Trek. Combining the popular book reader with GPS. The new Brilliant 14 iPhone Companion is a quick note taker that has refreshable braille and comes in at $995. Orcam releases version 2.0 and Microsoft, Amazon, sprint all showed up strutting their Accessibility Help Desks. AT&T was right next to Aira and that was no surprise as they provide the MiFi hook-up for the Aira. The Harbolt Company brings a new one-of-a-kind accessible charger with audible and vibration feedback. APH brought their new affordable Orbit 20 and out the door they went. 20 units sold out well before noon. We also talk about 3D Photo Works and hands on with the Mona Lisa. Then it is on to iOS 11 news with a conversation about Notes and scanning documents, Why does Siri hate Brian so much, and Type to Siri. Next is a discussion about our favorite topic Described Video and the latest update from Congress It’s about time! Then we share a very sad story about what Cablevision thinks makes a good screen reader. Some companies just never will get it. And finally, a little chit chat between Brian and Jeff about this new venture That Blind Tech Show. Enjoy, Listen, learn, and laugh! You can find out more about That Blind Tech Show by email and on Twitter @BlindTechShow Thank you for listening. You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Store.