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Full History - 2020 - 10 - 06 - ID#j5z8e8
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Descriptive Audio and Empathy (self.Blind)
submitted by BuellerStudios
I'm making a short film where the main character is blind and is able to hear the film's descriptive audio services. Would someone be willing to discuss their experience of blindness with me so I can represent it authentically and sensitively?
fastfinge 2 points 2y ago
It's good you want to treat this sensitively. But at the same time, don't take it overly seriously. One thing about blind folks is we all enjoy a good chuckle at ourselves and the world around us, especially when the humour is both empathetic and serves a purpose. This concept feels like, perhaps, a movie where the sighted main character can hear the film score in her head. If you play that concept absolutely straight, it just wouldn't work. I think it's similar with audio description.
charliesdesk 1 points 2y ago
I am an orientation and mobility specialist, if the person is going to be using a cane or guide dog to travel I would love to talk to make sure that is accurately represented. I also am a huge audio description fan
retrolental_morose 1 points 2y ago
I watch a lot of described content. As a teen my parents wouldn't have it on in the house because it was "unatural" and "addoying".

I still feel a bit self-conscious about it sometimes when watching with sighted people, so would be happy to chat over anything like that.
Bookjeans 1 points 2y ago
I’d love to talk! That sounds like a super cool idea.
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