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.
2. Video track
2.3. Relevant information
Relevant information can be perceived visually.
What is meant by this?
In videos, the relevant information should be presented in a visually clear way. This means that key spoken information should also be conveyed using visual elements such as text, graphics, diagrams or animations.
Why is it important?
The visual presentation of relevant information in videos supports staff, people who primarily absorb information visually. This applies, for example, to people with hearing impairments or those who have difficulty processing information through their hearing. It is also a relief for people who are unable to play the video with sound due to spatial conditions or ambient noise.
How can I implement/check it?
To ensure that relevant information is visually perceptible, the following measures can be taken:
- Clear and high-contrast text: Use legible fonts and ensure that the text has sufficient contrast with the background to ensure good legibility.
- Graphics and diagrams: Use visual representations such as graphs, diagrams or infographics to convey information clearly. Pay attention to a clear structure and label the elements clearly.
- Transcription and audio description: Provide a transcription of the spoken content that is displayed in the video or provided as an additional text document. If required, also add an audio description to make visual information for visually impaired staff, people.
- Image descriptions: Add image descriptions or alternative texts that give staff, people with visual impairments a description of the visual content.