by Descriptive Video Works | Jun 21, 2021 | Accessibility, Industry News
By Julie Anne Wight, freelance Audio Description writer I struggle with migraines, and when I get a bad one it can impact me for days. My migraines manifest in extreme photosensitivity, leaving me unable to open my eyes. During one of these periods I discovered Audio...
by Descriptive Video Works | May 20, 2021 | Accessibility
Test: Do you know what it’s like to watch TV when you can’t see? Today is the 10th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), celebrated on the third Thursday of May. It’s an important day, aimed at getting everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital...
by Descriptive Video Works | Jan 19, 2021 | Live entertainment, Press Release
NBC NEWS, MSNBC AND NBC NEWS NOW TO AIR SPECIAL ALL-DAY COVERAGE OF THE INAUGURATION OF JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. AND KAMALA D. HARRIS SPECIAL EDITION OF TODAY BEGINS AT 7 A.M. ET; LESTER HOLT, SAVANNAH GUTHRIE, CHUCK TODD AND ANDREA MITCHELL LEAD NBC NEWS SPECIAL COVERAGE...
by Descriptive Video Works | Jan 8, 2021 | Accessibility, Accessible Gaming, Described Shows, Live entertainment
We blazed a trail showcasing live AD and more Despite the challenges, 2020 was a big year for us. Not only for our audio description (AD) production teams at Descriptive Video Works, but also for accessible producers: broadcasters, filmmakers, animators, video...
by Descriptive Video Works | Dec 8, 2020 | Industry News
On December 3, 2020, Descriptive Video Works (DVW) announced its appointment as the newest member of the Trusted Partner Network (TPN). TPN is a global, industry-wide film and television content protection initiative. The TPN helps companies prevent leaks, breaches,...
