AT Banter Podcast Episode 237 - Audio Description: Human or Synthetic?

<p>Networks and studios these days are experimenting with text-to-speech technology to create synthetic speech that can then be used as Audio Description for different shows and movies. Today we talk with Valerie Hunter from Valerie H Productions and Melissa Hope from Descriptive Video Works and discuss this new technology and how it’s being used, the controversy it’s caused in the Blind and Partially Sighted communities, and some of the pros and cons of using it.</p> <p>Show Transcript: https://atbanter.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/at-banter-podcast-episode-237-audio-description_-human-or-synthetic_.pdf</p> Show Notes <p>Valerie H Productions <a href='http://www.valerie-h.com/'>http://www.valerie-h.com/</a></p> <p>Descriptive Video Works <a href='https://www.descriptivevideoworks.com/'>https://www.descriptivevideoworks.com/</a></p> <p>AT Banter is brought to you by Canadian Assistive Technology, providing sales and training in Assistive Technology and Accessibility with over 30 years of knowledge and experience. Visit them online at <a href='http://www.canasstech.com/'>www.canasstech.com</a> or call toll-free 1-844-795-8324.</p> <p>Need repairs on your device? Chaos Technical Services offers service and support on almost any piece of Assistive Technology, while also providing parts and batteries. Visit them online at <a href='http://www.chaostechnicalservices.com/'>www.chaostechnicalservices.com</a> or call 778-847-6840.</p>