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Title: Could Audio-Described Films Benefit from Audio Introductions? An Audience Response Study
Language: English
Authors: Romero-Fresco, Pablo, Fryer, Louise
Source: Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. Jul-Aug 2013 107(4):287-295.
Availability: American Foundation for the Blind. 11 Penn Plaza Suite 300, New York, NY 10001. Tel: 800-232-5463; Tel: 212-502-7600; e-mail: afbinfo@afb.net; Web site: http://www.afb.org/store
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Films, Blindness, Partial Vision, Volunteers, Feedback (Response), Measures (Individuals), Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Federal Legislation, Accessibility (for Disabled), Audience Response
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (London)
ISSN: 0145-482X
Abstract: Introduction: Time constraints limit the quantity and type of information conveyed in audio description (AD) for films, in particular the cinematic aspects. Inspired by introductory notes for theatre AD, this study developed audio introductions (AIs) for "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Man on Wire." Each AI comprised 10 minutes of continuous description incorporating information about the film's visual style, fuller descriptions of characters and settings, a brief synopsis, and cast and production details. The AIs were tested with participants who are blind and have low vision. Method: Twenty-four visually impaired volunteers listened to the AIs before or after watching the films with AD, and gave feedback about their experience, either at sessions organized at the University of Roehampton, United Kingdom, or at home. Results: This was a small-scale, exploratory study that showed a positive response to the concept of AIs for film. Most participants felt the AIs helped bring the films to life and made them easier to follow. The majority of participants wanted AIs for other films. Discussion: AD guidelines discourage describers from mentioning camera work, yet most participants reported that this information in the AI was not too technical, and that the proportion of the AI devoted to visual style was about right (14 of 20 for "Slumdog Millionaire," 14 of 16 for "Man on Wire"). Only a minority felt that the AIs "told me things I could find out for myself." This suggests that access to screen media for people with a visual impairment can be enhanced by additional cinematic and other visual information. Implications for practitioners: Given the limited time available for description during the film itself, AD providers should consider the use of AIs as a complement to standard film AD. These audio introductions could be stand-alone or accessed from a website.
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Number of References: 26
Entry Date: 2013
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