This is a private list. You are not supposed to be publically announcing
it. THat is a violation of that lists rules.
Rick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terese Ann Goren" <[email protected]>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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At 12:05 AM 3/6/2009, you wrote:
>So, what is the URL of the Blind Movie Buff list, to save me a hunt,
>if you please?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mac Norins
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Terese Ann Goren" <[email protected]>
>To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
>Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:07 PM
>Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
>
>
>I get tons of us tv that has been described by groups overseas, I
>know quite a bit of described dvd's can be purchased on amazon.uk
>More information can be found on the blind movie buff list.
>
>At 07:25 PM 3/5/2009, you wrote:
> >Lots of UK stuff supports DVS from what I've heard.
> >
> >Rick
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Lauren" <[email protected]>
> >To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
> >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" <[email protected]>
> >To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
> >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" <[email protected]>
> > > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
> > > 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" <[email protected]>
> > >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
> > >> 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" <[email protected]>
> > >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
> > >> 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" <[email protected]>
> > >> To: <[email protected]>
> > >> Cc: "Blind iPod Mailing List" <[email protected]>;
> > >> <[email protected]>
> > >> 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
> > >>
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