Audio Description
Professional audio description scripts and recorded narration for film, TV, e-learning and corporate video. Available in multiple languages to meet accessibility standards.
It can take different forms: the most common technique for displaying Braille is to have it embossed on paper or signage but audio files and electronic braille are becoming increasingly popular.
At Ampere Localization, we provide professional audio description services for film, television, corporate video, e-learning, and online content — in English and across multiple languages.
Your video content tells a story. But for the 1.3 billion people worldwide who live with a visual impairment, that story may be incomplete — or inaccessible entirely. Audio description is the solution: a narrated track that describes what's happening on screen, making your video content fully accessible to blind and visually impaired audiences.
Whether you need a complete audio description script, recorded narration, or both, our team has the expertise to deliver.
What is Audio Description?
Audio description (also known as AD, video description, or descriptive narration) is an additional narration track that describes the visual elements of a video that are not conveyed through dialogue or other audio. This includes scene-setting details, character actions, facial expressions, on-screen text, and any visual information essential to understanding the content.
Good audio description is about more than just describing what you see. It requires:
- Timing and precision — descriptions must fit naturally into the pauses between dialogue and sound effects without talking over them
- Clarity and concision — every word counts; descriptions need to be informative without being verbose
- Narrative sensitivity — the tone of the description should match the tone of the content, whether that’s a drama, a documentary, a training video, or a product demonstration
- Neutrality — describers report what is happening, not what they think or feel about it
Audio description is distinct from subtitling and captioning. Subtitles transcribe spoken dialogue for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences; audio description serves blind and visually impaired audiences who can hear the audio but cannot see the picture. Both are essential components of fully accessible media — and we provide both. See our subtitle translation services
Our Audio Description Services
Ampere offers a complete audio description service, from initial scripting through to final recorded narration.
Audio description scripting
Our describers watch your content carefully and produce a complete, timed audio description script — ready for review, approval, and recording. Scripts follow established industry guidelines and are timed to fit within the available gaps in your audio track.
What's included:
- Full viewing and analysis of your video content
- Professionally written, timed AD script
- Script formatted to your broadcast or platform specification
- Review and revision based on your feedback
Recorded audio narration
Once the script is approved, we record the audio description with a professional narrator. Our narrators are experienced in audio description delivery — they understand the specific requirements of the format, including pacing, neutral tone, and clear diction.
What's included:
- Professional studio-quality recording
- Experienced audio description narrator
- Audio delivered in your required format (WAV, MP3, broadcast spec, etc.)
- Synchronisation with your video timeline
End-to-end service
For clients who need both scripting and recording, we offer a fully managed end-to-end service. You provide the video; we deliver a finished, synchronised audio description track — ready to attach to your content.
Who Needs Audio Description?
Audio description is relevant to a wide range of organisations and content types. If you produce video content that is intended for a public audience — or an employee audience — you may already have accessibility obligations that require it.
Broadcasters and streaming platforms
In many markets, broadcast and on-demand content is subject to accessibility regulations that include audio description requirements. The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which takes full effect in June 2025, significantly extends accessibility obligations for digital services and media across EU member states. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and FCC regulations govern broadcast accessibility. In Canada, the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) sets similar standards.
E-learning providers
Accessible e-learning is increasingly expected — and in many sectors, required. Adding audio description to your training videos ensures that all learners can access the content equally, regardless of visual ability. See our e-learning translation services
Corporate communications
Internal and external corporate video content — from onboarding videos to company presentations — benefits from audio description, both as good practice and as part of inclusive communications policy.
Government and public sector
Public sector organisations typically have the most stringent accessibility requirements. Audio description is often a compliance requirement for publicly funded content.
Film and entertainment
Independent filmmakers, production companies, and distributors increasingly need audio description to meet platform requirements, funding body obligations, and audience expectations.
Our Process
Our audio description process is structured to deliver high-quality results efficiently, with clear stages for client input and approval.
1. Content review — We receive your video files and any reference materials (scripts, shot lists, briefs).
2. Scripting — Our audio describers view the content and produce a complete, timed AD script.
3. Client review — You review the script and provide any feedback or corrections.
4. Revision — We incorporate your feedback and finalise the script.
5. Recording — The approved script is recorded with a professional narrator in a studio environment.
6. Quality check — We review the recorded audio against the video to ensure accurate synchronisation and audio quality.
7. Delivery — You receive the final audio track in your required format, ready to integrate with your video.
Turnaround times vary depending on content length and complexity. For time-sensitive projects, contact us to discuss expedited delivery options.
Multilingual Audio Description
Your content may need to be accessible not just in English, but across multiple markets and languages. Our multilingual audio description service extends full AD capability across the languages your content reaches.
We provide audio description in multiple languages, working with native-speaking describers and narrators in each target language. This ensures that the audio description is not just a direct translation of the English script, but is adapted as needed to reflect the conventions and expectations of audio description in each market.
For multilingual projects, we can manage the entire process across all target languages under a single coordinated workflow — keeping your project on schedule and reducing the coordination burden on your team.
Combined with our subtitle translation services and broader localization capability, we can help you create fully accessible, fully localised versions of your video content for global audiences.
Make Your Content Accessible
Every viewer deserves to experience your content fully. Audio description is a professional, practical, and increasingly essential step in accessible media production.
Contact us to discuss your audio description requirements. Whether you're working on a single video or a large content library, we'll provide a clear proposal and timeline.
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