[NFB-Idaho] Meet the Blind Month Videos & Resources

[Laine Amoureux]

Ramona, closed captioning is usually added using tools in Youtube Studio. When the video is uploaded to the channel who ever uploads it can specify that automatic, English, subtitles be added. As the video is processed Google artificial intelligence captures the audio and transcribes the dialog into text, adds time stamps and synchronizes it with the video file.  It is good practice for the person uploading the videos to proof read that text, to ensure accuracy. Unfortunately I have not found the proof reading process to be doable for a screen reader user. Perhaps a screen reader user, with more patience than I,  could  do it. I use Zoom to record to the cloud to record. This creates an automatic transcript file that I can open and edit on my computer. When I finish editing it I upload it with my video file, to YouTube. There are other methods. It all depends on the tools being used to record, the process used to upload, budgets - if any as well as   the patience and abilities of the people involved in the process. 
I have a Zoom Pro account and for people who can use Zoom I’d be happy to schedule, host and record their stories. I am also happy to donate time doing minor edits to those recordings and providing and editing the transcript files to provide to Kevin. 
As part of the #ADA30Idaho virtual campaign I would also invite you to share those videos with our audience. I am doing a Facebook live, assistive technology coffee break, every Tuesday in October. I would also invite people to who want to tell their story in that format to join me. I can provide those recordings to Kevin to post on the Federation page as well. 

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> On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:16 AM, Ramona via NFB-Idaho <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Laine, I appreciate the reminder about deaf-blind captioning, but don't know what needs to happen. Also, I appreciate #rather offer to help, may not understand what you can do. Right now we are lining up people who have stories to tell and others to shoot the video. Where possible, we will try to do audio and video together to reduce editing. 
> 
> Do you want to show something you do with your kids? 
> 
> RamonaOn Oct 2, 2020 11:10 AM, Laine Amoureux via NFB-Idaho <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> On Windows 10 the video editer is accessible with a screen reader as well. It does take patience to figure iut.
>> Are you adding captioning or transcripts for our DeafBlind viewers? 
>> And finally if anyone wants to share their stories live or wants help recording and can use Zoom I’d be happy to help
>> laine at amoureuxatconsulting.com
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 2, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Kevin Pirnie via NFB-Idaho <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Good Morning Friends,
>>> I'm excited about the video projects that many of you are working on for
>>> "Meet the Blind Month."
>>> 
>>> When your video is ready to be shared on our Idaho's Blind Youtube channel
>>> there are a few options to get it to me for upload.
>>> 
>>> 1. Google Drive - If you have a gmail account you automatically have access
>>> to your own Google drive account. You can simply upload your video to your
>>> Google drive account, then share a link to that video with me via email.
>>> 
>>> 2. Dropbox - This is a service that allows you to store and share large
>>> files. They have both free and paid accounts and can be used on your
>>> computer or by app on your phone. Like with Google Drive, simply upload
>>> your video to your dropbox account then share a link to it with me via
>>> email.
>>> 
>>> 3. Thumb Drive - Simply transfer your video to a thumb drive then mail it
>>> to me. I will return your thumb drive once a upload your video to our
>>> Youtube channel.
>>> 
>>> I have also received some questions about the editing of your video. Here
>>> are a few free options of apps and software you can use to edit your video.
>>> As video editing is a visual centered effort, you may want to use the help
>>> of a friend or spouse.
>>> 
>>> 1. Most newer iPhones have included software for video editing and have
>>> many additional free and low cost apps available in the app store.
>>> 
>>> 2. Open Shot Video Editor Free PC video editing software.
>>> https://www.openshot.org/
>>> 
>>> 3. Movie Maker Online - https://moviemakeronline.com/
>>> 
>>> Hope these resources are helpful. With a little searching you will discover
>>> many more as well. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
>>> 
>>> Just one more thing, don't forget to have fun with this  project!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Kevin Pirnie
>>> 
>>> kpirnie77 at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> PO Box 3647
>>> Idaho Falls, ID 83402
>>> 
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