[Electronics-talk] TV online

Sat Feb 16 07:09:10 UTC 2013

US movies are shown all over the world, so if a US movie is being aired
in the UK, it could very easily have a UK describer. I found this
happened quite a bit on the Blind Mice Movie Mart.

On 15/02/13 23:22, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Well, the handful of audio described movies I've viewed are American
> based with American describers. I suppose most accents I could
> understand; it seems though that if they're foreign describers, wouldn't
> they be foreign movies too? Maybe not all of them. someone told me that
> harry potter series was on blind mice.
> 
> Anyway, someone reminded me from another list that Amazon sells some
> described dvds. This wouldn't solve the  online streaming question, but
> would allow one to buy real movies. The thing about that isI don't know
> how you'd narrow searches to audio described movies. Maybe I'll look
> around amazon's site and answer my own question. Also, someday, as
> legislation takes affect, maybe these internet companies such as netflix
> will offer described movies. We should be able to buy or rent streaming
> videos like everyone else. Also, since I can see a bit, I'd like the
> video format of it. Movies and tv shows online usually have a button for
> closed captioning. So why can't they place a toggle button for audio
> description?
> 
> For instance, I noticed PBS's documentaries did not have audio
> description online but did have closed captions for the deaf community.
> I called them up and they said I had a good point and had not gotten
> such a call before. They said they would look into putting description
> options for future streaming of that type of program.
> 
> Anyway, we will see what happens over time.
> 
> Ashley
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: cheez
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:55 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
> 
> Well, I guess I don't have to respond to Christopher's query about Ashley's
> disappointment since she answered it in her response.
> Vince
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett"
> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
> 
> 
>> Hi,
>> Yes, the UK does much more described movies and I suppose this is why
>> that blindy tv site and BlindMiceMart's describers are British.
>> I feel more comfortable with American describers as its easier to
>> understand and I also like American movies.
>>
>> I enjoy Halmark movies on tv; so cute and happy ending at the end. I
>> don't know if any are described on tv or online; I watch it with
>> someone and they tell me very important details if its silent a while.
>>
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Chaltain
>> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:57 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
>>
>> How would this disappoint Ashley? Except for hearing boot instead of
>> trunk or torch instead of flash light, I don't think it makes much
>> difference whether the describer is British or American, especially when
>> you consider that the UK was doing much more described video than we
>> were getting here in the US of A.
>>
>> On 14/02/13 21:59, cheez wrote:
>>> Ashley, you may be disappointed about the movies at the Blind Mice Mart.
>>> Most of them have British describers as well.
>>> Vince
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett"
>>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 4:28 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> Well, we shouldn't get movies free unless sighted people do. That is
>>>> why nabster was shut down because it was giving away free music.
>>>> I really wish there was a site with real described movies and shows! I
>>>> mean with the video content too.
>>>>
>>>> What is this other website with dvs streaming content?
>>>> I would bet it is free, but I'll check it out too.
>>>> What types of movies are there?
>>>>
>>>> Ashley
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message----- From: Kendra Schaber
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 4:35 PM
>>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
>>>>
>>>> As far as I know, Blindmicemart has DVS movies for free if you become a
>>>> member. Another one if you become a member is called Samnet but they
>>>> streem
>>>> DVS movies instead of providing you with the files that contain the
>>>> audio
>>>> discribed movie.
>>>> Kendra
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ashley Bramlett"
>>>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:59 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>> The link you provided doesn't work. I wish there were audio described
>>>>> movies or tv shows online.
>>>>> Better yet, it would be cool if we had a way to buy shows like this!
>>>>> I don't think that online tv shows are very accessible to use, right?
>>>>> I heard mixed things about netflix, for instance.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ashley
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: cheez
>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 8:16 PM
>>>>> To: Tracy Carcione ; Discussion of accessible electronics and
>>>>> appliances
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] TV online
>>>>>
>>>>> I saw this website in an article.  I tried it, and it's okay.  It's
>>>>> called
>>>>> Blindy TV.
>>>>> www.blindytv.com
>>>>>
>>>>> They show different shows from comedy to drama with DVS.  There is a
>>>>> disclaimer about show contents.  I listen to it from time to time.
>>>>>
>>>>> Vince
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tracy Carcione"
>>>>> <carcione at access.net>
>>>>> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>>>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 5:27 AM
>>>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] TV online
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Where do people go to watch TV online?  I once tried to go to CBS to
>>>>>> watch a show I missed online, and eventually I got it, but finding
>>>>>> and starting the show was a pain in the neck.  I also used Netflix,
>>>>>> but they don't have all the shows I want to watch.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks Julie P for the blind TV link.
>>>>>> Tracy
>>>>>>
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