About Video Description

Our world today is defined by a dizzying pace of increased information sharing within the context of rapid technological and scientific development. Despite these many advancements significant numbers of people within the global community do not have access to the benefits these technologies offer.
To correct this situation, compliance with United Nations Articles 19 and 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which guarantees all the world’s citizens free access to information and communication technologies, is imperative.
In service to the greater community and in the spirit of the Convention of the Nations United on the rights and dignity of people with disabilities, Closed Caption Latina, a leader in the field of audio-description and closed-captioning, strives to contribute improved access to information and information technologies to all.

Most frequently asked questions about video description.

What is video description?

Video and audio description facilitates access for the blind to multimedia programming such as film, television, video, and the internet.
Video describing is a technique of facilitating access to visual materials for people who are blind or have low vision. The process consists of inserting a concurrent narration track describing the appearance of characters, their clothing and gestures, setting, and action when clues to these visual elements are not contained within the flow of the audio portion of the program.