[blindkid] The Perfect "Starter" DVD with DVS

[Richard Holloway]

Yes, I believe I have seen "MegaMind" and "How to Train Your Dragon" available with DVS at Target.

Can you double check on Shrek 3? From what I found in the store only the 4th Shrek seemed to have DVS. I wonder if they have more than one release of no, 3 and only some have the DVS?

The cool thing about "Toy Story 3" is that it is so easy to turn on the DVS with that extra startup screen. I had read about one other one that had a similar "Splash Screen" feature. If I can find or remember that, I'll post it here.

BTW, I may have mentioned some Harry Potter confusion about DVS before, where I had seen it had DVS but I could not find the actual DVS in stores or on-line. The latest info I have (from the Director of Media Access at WGBH who was very helpful, BTW) is that they did indeed describe the Harry Potter films at WGBH, but Warner Brothers apparently only used the DVS in theaters, so apparently those are not on DVD yet. I had my hopes up on that one-- Kendra loves those stories.




On Jun 2, 2011, at 11:08 AM, Susie Cooper wrote:

> And if I'm not mistaken I have "Despicable Me" "Shrek 3" "How To Train Your 
> Dragon" and "MegaMind" are also descriptive.
> 
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> Several people have asked me more about DVS. I'm happy to share what little I 
> have learned with any who ask, but if anyone wants to find a quick and easy way 
> to experience DVS audio, you can go and pick up a DVD of Toy Story 3.
> 
> We played a garden variety Toy Story 3 DVD-- off the shelf from Target tonight. 
> As far as the package, the only clue it had DVS was the term "English 2.0 DVS" 
> under "Technical Specifications" on the back of the package. TINY text, mind 
> you, close to Buzz Lightyear's right knee. (There is no "D))))" logo anywhere 
> either.)
> 
> Unlike most DVDs with DVS, there is a title screen or "splash screen" when this 
> disk comes up with a picture of a three-eyed alien and exactly two options. You 
> select either "English" or "English Descriptive Video Service". You make one 
> selection on the first screen and you're off and running with DVS. 
> 
> 
> Very simple. Very cool...
> 
> It isn't perfect because if you're blind, the screen is silent so you'd need 
> some instructions to know "enter" (or play, etc) would go to English while a 
> down arrow and then enter would get English with DVS. I'd have had Woody (from 
> the movie) explaining what to do verbally as well, but still that is way better 
> than hunting through menus, especially for confused sighted parents hunting for 
> DVS options for their kids.
> 
> Remember also, at least on some DVD players (like this cheap one I'm using 
> here), the Audio button (on the remote) will switch you from one audio option to 
> the next, and you can always go to the setup menu to select your audio as well.
> 
> I think most of us will find it is far easier to access DVS with DVD's than from 
> Cable or Over-The-Air Broadcasts so a DVD is a great place to start, but even 
> finding it on TV isn't that hard. The trick is knowing where is should be so we 
> know when to look for it! (I'm still working on that...)
> 
> Richard
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