audio describer

Audio describers depict orally what happens on the screen or on stage for the blind and visually impaired so that they can enjoy audio-visual shows, live performances or sports events. They produce audio description scripts for programmes and events and use their voice to record them.

Alternative Labels

audio describer

audio describers

audio description expert

audio description professional

dubber

video describer

visual describer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply grammar and spelling rules cooperate with colleagues integrate content into output media listen actively present during live broadcasts report live online study media sources study roles from scripts support people with hearing impairment synchronise with mouth movements write in conversational tone write voice-overs write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

audiovisual equipment audiovisual products communication related to hearing impairment pronunciation techniques types of media

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt voice register to the audio material add elocution techniques to recording audio materials attend read-through coordinate activities in audio recording studio manage a good diction operate audio equipment perform improvisation plan audiovisual recording record audio materials use audio reproduction software use microphone use office systems work with a voice coach

Optional Knowledge

breathing techniques multimedia systems vocal techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0dce2f9b-eda5-4dc4-ba74-36eeed8c9a44

Status

released

Occupations

audio describer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI