Challenges with Described Services
- Content production and distribution for audio description formats.
- Streaming and broadcast of long-form and short-form content.
- Digital mixing and remastering for AD distribution.
Solutions for Described Services
- Meet OFCOM and FCC regulations with SMPTE audio and video description mixes that work on any device.
- Create a control track from a commentary track for use with set top boxes.
- Create a separate mix to combine commentary and original audio.
Compliance with OFCOM and FCC Regulations
Meeting compliance regulations, such as those set by OFCOM in the UK and the FCC in the US, is essential when delivering audio and video described content. Engine, with its sophisticated audio processing capabilities, ensures your audio and video description mixes are compliant with these regulations, no matter the device used for content consumption. It accomplishes this through a rigorous process that checks and adjusts the audio parameters, ensuring your mixes meet the specified requirements of these regulatory authorities and SMPTE standards.
Control Track from a Commentary Track
When working with audio description services, it's important to consider the user's control over the audio levels of the commentary track. Engine offers the solution by creating a control track from the commentary track for use with set-top boxes. This allows users to independently manage the volume levels of the commentary track, providing a more customised and accessible viewing experience. With Engine, you can offer your audiences the flexibility to tailor the audio description to their specific needs.
Separate Mix to Combine Commentary and Original Audio
Ensuring a harmonious blend between the original audio and the added commentary is crucial for a seamless audio described experience. Engine aids in this process by creating a separate mix that combines the commentary and original audio. This is achieved through its advanced digital mixing capabilities, which can balance the levels of the commentary with the original audio. The result is a cohesive audio track that enhances the narrative without overpowering critical sound elements of the original content.
