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How to edit video for accessibility
Short answer
Accessible video has accurate captions, high-contrast text, clear audio, no rapid flashing and a text alternative such as a transcript. Check each before posting. Burned-in captions help sighted viewers but cannot be switched off, so publish a transcript or subtitle file when accessibility is critical.
What should you check?
- Captions match speech and are readable
- Text has strong contrast
- No rapid flashing
- Audio is clear
- A transcript or description is available
How do skills help?
Explainer uses a dark pill for captions, which aids contrast. Proofread, and offer a separate transcript where needed.
What is not covered?
Skills do not generate transcripts for download or audio descriptions.
Frequently asked questions
Are burned-in captions enough?
Not for everyone. Provide a transcript.
What is audio description?
A narration of key visuals.
Does flashing matter?
Yes, avoid rapid flashes.
Should I caption every video?
Ideally yes. Captions help many viewers, so make them standard, and provide a transcript where accessibility is critical.
Do platforms help?
Many offer captions tools.
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