Humans Vs Text To Speech In Audio Description

In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece discuss the importance of audio description in making television accessible for blind and visually impaired individuals.

They highlight the role of audio description in providing a sense of what is happening on screen and enabling blind people to enjoy movies and TV shows.

Eric Wickstrom from International Digital Centre joins the discussion and shares his perspective on TTS in audio description.

He explains the importance of human voices, emotion, and cultural representation in audio description and expresses concerns about the impact of TTS on the industry and the livelihoods of voiceover professionals.