Audio description tracks add an extra layer of accessibility to EchoVideo media by providing spoken narration of visual elements. These descriptions communicate details such as actions, facial expressions, on-screen text, and scene changes during natural pauses in dialogue, ensuring that essential visual information is not missed.

Improving Accessibility for Learners

Audio description audio tracks are designed to support blind or low-vision learners by making visual content understandable through audio alone. By including an audio description track, instructors and institutions help ensure that all learners can fully engage with video content, regardless of visual ability.

Preserving the Original Media Experience

An audio description audio track is added as a separate, selectable audio track within the EchoVideo player. This allows learners to turn descriptions on or off as needed, without changing the original video or its primary audio. The original viewing experience remains intact for users who do not require audio descriptions.

Supporting Inclusive and Compliant Content

Using audio description audio tracks helps institutions meet accessibility standards and demonstrates a commitment to inclusive learning. Providing audio descriptions ensures that video content aligns with accessibility best practices and supports a broader range of learner needs.

When an Audio Description Audio Track Is the Best Choice

Audio description tracks are ideal when you want descriptions fully integrated into the media experience and easily controlled by the viewer. They are especially effective when learners need a seamless way to turn audio descriptions on or off directly from the player.