Lots of UK stuff supports DVS from what I've heard. Rick
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lauren" <lotusris...@att.net> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads I have to disagree and know that NFB did not at the very least help the cause to have DVS which I really find helpful. Back to the topic however, are there any programs from PBS or UK that contain DVS? Sincerely, Lauren ----- Original Message ----- From: "David R. Stayer" <davidandlorista...@verizon.net> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:17 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads > Shalom. I do not want to argue with you , but NFB did not do anything to > destroy the availability of DVDS in the United ?States. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mac Norins" <macata...@cox.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:56 PM > Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads > > >> No, I was referring to his sarcasm about what planet Cane was on; totally >> unnecessary! >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Rick Harmon" <rickhar...@sbcglobal.net> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 3:48 PM >> Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads >> >> >> Mac, >> >> If you are referring to the NFB statement he's correct. The NFB did >> everything within their ability to destroy DVS in the united states and >> succeeded in their task almost completely.. >> >> Rick >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mac Norins" <macata...@cox.net> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:26 PM >> Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads >> >> >> Cane, >> >> I think your point is well taken, while Dave's is just a bit of >> unnecessary >> sarcasm! >> >> Mac Norins >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kane Brolin" <kbroli...@gmail.com> >> To: <j...@freelists.org> >> Cc: "Blind iPod Mailing List" <blindi...@freelists.org>; >> <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 1:41 PM >> Subject: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads >> >> >> Hi, folks. >> >> I'm probably about to ask a question that's painfully obvious to many. >> But I'm showing up at the descriptive video/SAP party much later than >> some. I'm writing to the JAWS list because I am a JAWS user. I'm >> writing to the Blind iPod list because purchasing video content on >> iTunes is now accessible through use of the J-tunes interface. So I >> hope others view this question as at least somewhat relevant. >> >> I'm presuming, first of all, that most Hollywood feature films on DVD >> come with a descriptive video track encoded somewhere on them. I'm >> presuming the same could be true with downloadable films and TV shows, >> too, as from iTunes. Certainly, most DVDs representing TV programs >> where action was described in the first place, should have that same >> DVS output on the subsequent DVD release. If this is true, I'm >> wondering about the following: >> >> 1. How can I be sure, if a film or TV show is downloaded, to get the >> download version that has descriptive video encoded? Is there a good >> source for such material? Is there a way I can know for sure about >> this feature before I buy? >> >> 2. When playing such downloaded or DVD content on the computer, is >> there a software player that is fairly accessible and which also has a >> menu option I can invok for activating or turning off the >> descriptions? I've not seen this in RealPlayer or Windows Media >> Player, but maybe I'm just not looking in the right place. >> >> 3. Am I being completely naive here? Obviously, I know a lot of >> stuff isn't accessible on its face, and I realize legislation in front >> of Congress is attempting to make much of this universal. I've heard >> of some people going to a place like the Serotek network to download >> versions of films that have been uploaded specifically for those >> wanting video description. But is this truly necessary? Or can the >> same content be obtained through regular channels with just a little >> bit of work on the part of the blind consumer? >> >> Just trying to get a handle on this issue, for my own benefit and for >> others I may encounter. >> >> Kind regards, >> >> -Kane >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> >> >> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) >> Database version: 5.11900 >> http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ >> >> >> >> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) >> Database version: 5.11900 >> http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> >> >> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) >> Database version: 5.11900 >> http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ >> >> >> >> E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.0.386) >> Database version: 5.11900 >> http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
