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Full History - 2021 - 08 - 31 - ID#pfeytk
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I want to record audio description myself so that the father of my boyfriend can watch his favourite movie again. (self.Blind)
submitted by Elzanyia
Hello everyone. As you can read in the description, I would like to record my own audio description for movies that don't have audio description available. The father of my boyfriend is blind and I really want to give him the opportunity to watch his favourite movie again. When he was a child and a teenager he was able to watch movies but a few years ago, his disease got worse. So for his birthday I thought, that it would be a cool idea to record an audio description for his favourite movie. I tried to look up how I can record everything myself but unfortunately I didn't find any helpful information. So I thought maybe you guys can help me. Do you know someone who records audio description or do you maybe know some apps that would help? I appreciate any tips! Thank you.
CloudyBeep 2 points 1y ago
1. Watch some audio described movies in the same genre to get a feel for what good audio description is like. When you answer the other commenter's question about what movie it is, I'll suggest some movies you may wish to check out.

2. Watch the movie you're describing several times before doing so, making notes about what you'll describe and how you'll describe it.

3. Use CADET (https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/what-we-do/ncam/cadet) to write your audio description script.

4. There are several choices for recording it:

a. Record each line of audio description in a separate file. Then, in an editing program, insert each audio file at the correct point by using the timecodes generated when you wrote your script.

b. Record your entire script in one file. In an editing program, insert silence at the correct points so your lines of AD shift to the correct points.

c. Have the movie playing silently as you read the script, speaking at the correct timecodes.

Note that b. and c. require that you be more technically skilled as you'll be deleting parts of the recording when you made a mistake and inserting new, re-recorded lines in their place.

5. Whatever method you choose, listen to the final recording which should now contain both the movie and your AD. Play around with the audio levels so that both the AD and the soundtrack are clearly audible. At loud points in the movie, you may need to make small adjustments to the volume of the soundtrack.
Elzanyia [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Wow, thank you so much, this really helps a lot! I think I will try the methods out so I can see which one fits my editing skills the most.
ukifrit 1 points 1y ago
Take an audiodescription course first. Audiodescription isn't a common description.
Elzanyia [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I will have a look if there is a course here in Germany!
ukifrit 1 points 1y ago
I'd say it is the best way for you to be actually able to make an audiodescription.
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Elzanyia [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Die Hard
cowgoo 2 points 1y ago
Audiovault.net has movie and TV shows with described audio. It's only the audio portion, no video. It's downloaded as an mp3 file that can be used with iPods or speaker.
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Elzanyia [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you very much! I forgot to mention that he is german and does not understand english that well. Do you maybe know if there is a version with german audio description?
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