Lopez, Mariana Julieta orcid.org/0000-0003-0374-7727, Kearney, Gavin orcid.org/0000-0002-0692-236X and Hofstadter, Krisztian orcid.org/0000-0002-2974-5028 (2021) Enhancing Audio Description:Inclusive Cinematic Experiences Through Sound Design. Journal of Audiovisual Translation. 157–182. ISSN 2617-9148
Abstract
This paper explores the creation of an alternative to traditional Audio Description for visually impaired film and television audiences. The Enhanced Audio Description (EAD) methods utilise sound design as the main vehicle for accessibility and advocate for the integration of accessibility practices to filmmaking workflows. Moreover, this integrated strategy results in an organic form of accessibility that can cater for both visually impaired and sighted audiences, championing inclusive cinematic experiences. The present article reflects on the discussions held during focus groups in which mixed audiences of visually impaired and sighted people watched the same film, with the same EAD soundtrack over headphones. The discussions highlight the potential of the format as an example of universal design and accessible filmmaking, which can be enjoyed regardless of audience’s sight condition and can be offered alongside traditional Audio Description (AD) in order to cater for different aesthetic preferences.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | ©2021 Lopez, Kearney & Hofstädter |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (York) > Theatre, Film, TV and Interactive Media (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Electronic Engineering (York) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number UNSPECIFIED AH/N003713/1 |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2021 17:00 |
Last Modified: | 02 Apr 2025 23:23 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.47476/jat.v4i1.2021.154 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.47476/jat.v4i1.2021.154 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:181342 |