Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
One nice site where you can get quite a few movies (actually just the audio) including described video is the Blind Mice Movie Vault at http://www.blindmicemart.com/assets/product_images/movies2.html. Steve Matzura wrote: Presume no such thing. DVS on commercial video is quite rare. Would that this were not so. On Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:41:59 -0500, you wrote: 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- Christopher cchalt...@austin.rr.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Zoom Recorder question
Howdy, I have the Zoom h2. Currently, I have it to record with only the two front microphones turned on. I'd like it to record in surround sound with all four microphones turned on while still in mp3 format. I am recording at a high mp3 format right now. How do I accomplish this? Is there a setting or menu? Jim To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
I think that our library has a described version about President Lincoln! I think they may have others too. - 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/
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
I think that ACB should try again to get this passed! - Original Message - From: Rick Harmon rickhar...@sbcglobal.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:48 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: 3/5/2009 7:54 AM To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
I haven't seen this yet, but my State Library for the blind has descriptive videos on DVD's, and they have them in such a way that when you put a DVD in, the descriptions come up automatically. This sounds great, and I watch these in a movie theater that has video description on headsets that are provided that give these prescriptions. - 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 4:41 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: 3/5/2009 7:54 AM To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
Yes, all this partisanship is off topic for the pc audio list so please drop the political comments. Thanks, Tom ** Original Message From: Bruce Toews ** Is all this pardisanship not just a whole lot off-topic for this list? And no, I'm not a member of the NFB, nor am I even American. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Early Vlc Media Player Requested
Yes I finally came up with 0.8.6H which is the last version that is accessible for us. *** REPLY SEPARATOR *** On 3/6/2009 at 12:12 AM Meared wrote: Hi, Djc, Did you get the file? If not, I can send you the earlier version of the program. Thank you. Meared - Original Message - From: djc d...@livingontheedgeradio.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 12:24 PM Subject: Early Vlc Media Player Requested Does anyone on this list happen to have one of the early installers for VLC Media Player. It would have to be before 0.8.6I. I'm really ancious to get a copy of this program because this program allowed me to go from segment to segment on dvd's. I tried media player classic but it wouldn't allow me to go to my movie itself. If you can help Please contact me. Thanks. Please Join Me from 9 to midnight Eastern Each Saturday for djc's Jukebox on either: http://ultrastreams.us:9660 Or http://sc8.spacialnet.com:22734/ 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 Please Join Me from 9 to midnight Eastern Each Saturday for djc's Jukebox on either: http://ultrastreams.us:9660 Or http://sc8.spacialnet.com:22734/ To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3911 (20090305) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3912 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Review and Demonstration of Marvelsoft digital Jukebox
I don't own this product but you can listen to a demonstration and review of the Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox recently discussed on this list at http://www.accessible-devices.com/TalkingJukeBox.mp3. I hope this helps. Regards Steve Email: s...@internode.on.net MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com Skype: steve1963 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox , Not ready for prime time
it sounds to me that they want you to make a playlist and play everything from different playlists from different directories. what would happen if you try to play an *.m3u or *pls file in the player. - Original Message - From: Tim Smith vip100...@yahoo.com To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox , Not ready for prime time Larry: You asked about having your music in several places. As far as I can tell you can only have one top level directory at a time. You have to go into optons if you want something on a different hard drive. This is one of my main problems with the product. I thought I could possibly trick it by putting in a shortcut to a differnt drive put the prouct does not display the shortcuts. Someone else said the product is for the beginner. Well I m far from a beginner in using PC, but that does not mean I don't want something that is basic and simple. My problem with all the jukebox software I have seen is it has way to many bells and wistles for me to navigate through as a visually impaired user. I have all my music arranged the way I want, all I need is a simple display of my music file and a abiity to easly select and play them. No graphic equalizer, no various ways to sort, no way to rate the songs, i.e. not microsoft mediaplayer. Mediamonkey is a bit better than MS product but still way to much stuff on the screen. I found a open source that works great on my MP3 player but they (as far as I know) don't have a release that runs direct on a PC. It is the open source Rockbox project an is great for the MP3 player and it has some basic voice output to read directories but I do ot use that since it also has a way to customize the display for low vision users. Oh and Larry on the topic of the annoying self proclaimed audio banner, yes I would like to remove it also. Perhaps if you call their help list they can help? I have not had much luck there. Finally, yes the help system in Marvelsoft's Digital Jukebox is just useless. Sorry don't know how much help I will be in using the Marvelsoft's Digital Jukebox I basically figureit is a waisted 50 bucks. I just plan on using the very basic in it to play my music. Everything else like ripping CDs I use Mediamonkey ' 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
Re: Marvelsoft Digital Jukebox , Not ready for prime time
Larry: You asked about having your music in several places. As far as I can tell you can only have one top level directory at a time. You have to go into optons if you want something on a different hard drive. This is one of my main problems with the product. I thought I could possibly trick it by putting in a shortcut to a differnt drive put the prouct does not display the shortcuts. Someone else said the product is for the beginner. Well I m far from a beginner in using PC, but that does not mean I don't want something that is basic and simple. My problem with all the jukebox software I have seen is it has way to many bells and wistles for me to navigate through as a visually impaired user. I have all my music arranged the way I want, all I need is a simple display of my music file and a abiity to easly select and play them. No graphic equalizer, no various ways to sort, no way to rate the songs, i.e. not microsoft mediaplayer. Mediamonkey is a bit better than MS product but still way to much stuff on the screen. I found a open source that works great on my MP3 player but they (as far as I know) don't have a release that runs direct on a PC. It is the open source Rockbox project an is great for the MP3 player and it has some basic voice output to read directories but I do ot use that since it also has a way to customize the display for low vision users. Oh and Larry on the topic of the annoying self proclaimed audio banner, yes I would like to remove it also. Perhaps if you call their help list they can help? I have not had much luck there. Finally, yes the help system in Marvelsoft's Digital Jukebox is just useless. Sorry don't know how much help I will be in using the Marvelsoft's Digital Jukebox I basically figureit is a waisted 50 bucks. I just plan on using the very basic in it to play my music. Everything else like ripping CDs I use Mediamonkey ' To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Low End, Cheap USB Soundcards To Run JFW, Looking For?
Hi again all. As the subject line states, and where can I find such a deal so I can use my Sound Blaster card JUST for music and the low end card to run Jaws? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated as I am gonna broadcast live on internet and don't want Jaws to speak on air. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Paul To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
my state office of the NLS sends VHS with DVs. I would have to travel 100 miles to catch something in a theater that is described. Dean - Original Message - From: Gary Wood k8...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 3:07 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads |I haven't seen this yet, but my State Library for the blind has descriptive | videos on DVD's, and they have them in such a way that when you put a DVD | in, the descriptions come up automatically. This sounds great, and I watch | these in a movie theater that has video description on headsets that are | provided that give these prescriptions. | | - 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 4:41 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 | | | -- | No virus found in this incoming message. | Checked by AVG. | Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: 3/5/2009 | 7:54 AM | | | | | 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
RE: Low End, Cheap USB Soundcards To Run JFW, Looking For?
I use some old used external synthesizers for Jaws when recording or broadcasting. Judy -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of radiomanp...@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 10:46 AM To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Low End, Cheap USB Soundcards To Run JFW, Looking For? Hi again all. As the subject line states, and where can I find such a deal so I can use my Sound Blaster card JUST for music and the low end card to run Jaws? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated as I am gonna broadcast live on internet and don't want Jaws to speak on air. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Paul 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
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3911 (20090305) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3912 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3911 (20090305) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3912 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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
RE: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
The ones at our library all come from a Canadian source. There's just no production in this country it would seem. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dean Masters Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:13 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads my state office of the NLS sends VHS with DVs. I would have to travel 100 miles to catch something in a theater that is described. Dean - Original Message - From: Gary Wood k8...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 3:07 AM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads |I haven't seen this yet, but my State Library for the blind has descriptive | videos on DVD's, and they have them in such a way that when you put a DVD | in, the descriptions come up automatically. This sounds great, and I watch | these in a movie theater that has video description on headsets that are | provided that give these prescriptions. | | - 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 4:41 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 | | | -- | No virus found in this incoming message. | Checked by AVG. | Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: 3/5/2009 | 7:54 AM | | | | | 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
Polyphase Resampling Effect
I was looking at www.goldwave.com. They say that one of the things in the works for the next version is a high-quality polyphase resampling effect. What exactly is polyphase resampling? Bruce -- Bruce Toews dogri...@ogts.net To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
A lot come from Canada but some are from the US if you don't mind waiting five or more years to watch it. Dean - Original Message - From: Dave McElroy WA6BEF d...@drakelroy.com To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 1:25 PM Subject: RE: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads | The ones at our library all come from a Canadian source. There's just no | production in this country it would seem. | | -Original Message- | From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] | On Behalf Of Dean Masters | Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:13 AM | To: PC Audio Discussion List | Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads | | my state office of the NLS sends VHS with DVs. I would have to travel 100 | miles to catch something in a theater that is described. | | Dean | | - Original Message - | From: Gary Wood k8...@comcast.net | To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org | Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 3:07 AM | Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads | | ||I haven't seen this yet, but my State Library for the blind has descriptive || videos on DVD's, and they have them in such a way that when you put a DVD || in, the descriptions come up automatically. This sounds great, and I | watch || these in a movie theater that has video description on headsets that are || provided that give these prescriptions. || || - 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 4:41 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 || || || -- || No virus found in this incoming message. || Checked by AVG. || Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: | 3/5/2009 || 7:54 AM || || || || || 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
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
If I'm not mistaken, 24 is only described in the UK. - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:41 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads On DVD it seems to be rare, but on regular network TV, some of the top shows are described like CSI. I don't know if 24 is, but I thought someone said they had described episodes, but they're old. - Original Message - From: Steve Matzura numb...@speakeasy.net To: pc-audio pc-audio@pc-audio.org; ipod blindi...@freelists.org Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 6:29 PM Subject: Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads Presume no such thing. DVS on commercial video is quite rare. Would that this were not so. On Thu, 5 Mar 2009 16:41:59 -0500, you wrote: 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 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
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3911 (20090305) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3912 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3914 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Low End, Cheap USB Soundcards To Run JFW, Looking For?
Try the Creative LX external USB sound card. Mine cost less than $40 and works extremely well. It is slightly larger than a packet of cigarettes. Don't forget that, if you are going to use a second sound card for Jaws, you need to change the jfw.ini file to direct Jaws to use a sound card other than the default sound card that is being used for the music. Robert Nelson - Original Message - From: radiomanp...@hotmail.com To: Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 2:46 AM Subject: Low End, Cheap USB Soundcards To Run JFW, Looking For? Hi again all. As the subject line states, and where can I find such a deal so I can use my Sound Blaster card JUST for music and the low end card to run Jaws? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated as I am gonna broadcast live on internet and don't want Jaws to speak on air. Thanks in advance. Best regards, Paul 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
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3911 (20090305) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3912 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3914 (20090306) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Terese Ann Goren Coming Soon...The Waggy Tale Show 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
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
Unfortunately most dvds of movies and tv are not desribed at least in the Unitted States I would be very surprized if itunes carried any dvs tracks for any video or movie bb - 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 2:41 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Descriptive Video on Commercial DVDs and Downloads
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