Accessible Video (implementation guide)
The Video Accessibility Implementation Guide serves as support for the Video Accessibility Checklist. The order of the aspects and the structure according to categories are the same.
Each aspect is divided into three sections in the implementation guide:
Under the heading "What is meant by this?" you will find a detailed description of the aspect to be ticked off. The section "Why is it important?" describes which barriers you are removing with the respective aspect and for which groups of people this is essential. Finally, under the heading "How can I implement/check this?" you will find detailed instructions on how to implement or check the respective aspect.
1. Audio track
1.2. Pronunciation
The pronunciation is clear and distinct.
What is meant by this?
The person presenting information in a video should articulate the words and sentences clearly and understandably.
Why is it important?
In order to support recipients who rely heavily on auditory information or have difficulties with spoken German, it is crucial to use clear and precise pronunciation in videos to improve listening comprehension. This measure benefits people with hearing impairments as well as those whose native language is not German and facilitates listening comprehension in general.
How can I implement/check it?
The following steps can be helpful in realising clear and distinct pronunciation in videos:
- Preparation: The person speaking should prepare the content of the video thoroughly and familiarise themselves with the most important terms and expressions.
- Articulation: The person speaking should speak clearly and emphasise the words correctly. An appropriate speed and pauses between sentences can also contribute to comprehensibility.
- Emphasis: Important information or key terms should be emphasised appropriately to facilitate understanding.