Retelling narrative in 360º videos : Implications for audio description
Fidyka, Anita (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Matamala, Anna (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

Date:	2021
Abstract:	The aim of this article is to question whether the approach for producing audio description (AD) in 2D films needs to be revisited for 360  narrative videos, a new media format characterized by its immersive capacity. To provide answers, a two-step research methodology was designed. First, an extensive literature review was performed. The data obtained during the first step was then used to design and carry out focus groups. The first part of the article discusses the findings from the literature review, comparing standard narratives with 360  narrative videos. It draws some conclusions for audio describers in relation to AD content selection, a key task in the translation of visuals into words. In the second part of the article, data obtained from the focus groups held with describers and AD users is presented. The results suggest possible approaches to AD for 360  content, such as the use of spatial sound and elements of interaction.
Grants:	Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca 2017-SGR-113 European Commission. Horizon 2020 761974
Rights:	Tots els drets reservats.
Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Audiovisual translation ; Media accessibility ; Immersive environments ; CVR ; User-centered methodology ; Audio description
Published in:	Translation Studies, Vol. 14 Núm. 3 (2021) , p. 298-312

DOI: 10.1080/14781700.2021.1888783

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