ISCO Occupation Group 2656.1 Audio Describer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Synchronise With Mouth Movements
- Audiovisual Equipment
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Communication Related To Hearing Impairment
- Pronunciation Techniques
- Audiovisual Products
- Listen Actively
- Study Roles From Scripts
- Integrate Content Into Output Media
- Report Live Online
- Apply Grammar And Spelling Rules
- Study Media Sources
- Types Of Media
- Present During Live Broadcasts
- Write Voice-Overs
- Write In Conversational Tone
- Cooperate With Colleagues
- Attention To Detail
- Support People With Hearing Impairment
Optional Skills
- Manage A Good Diction
- Vocal Techniques
- Attend Read-Through
- Breathing Techniques
- Add Elocution Techniques To Recording Audio Materials
- Use Office Systems
- Use A Computer
- Multimedia Systems
- Work With A Voice Coach
- Coordinate Activities In Audio Recording Studio
- Plan Audiovisual Recording
- Use Microphone
- Record Audio Materials
- Operate Audio Equipment
- Adapt Voice Register To The Audio Material
- Perform Improvisation
- Use Audio Reproduction Software
Alternative Names
- Audio Description Expert
- Audio Description Professional
- Visual Describer
- Dubber
- Audio Describers
- Video Describer
