Audio Description
Audio Description That Meets the Standard — and Holds Up to Scrutiny
Audio description (AD) makes video content accessible to blind and low‑vision viewers by narrating what's happening on screen during natural pauses in dialogue. Under ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA, public universities are required to provide accessible digital content — and video without audio description is one of the most common and costly compliance gaps. Campus Captions provides human‑reviewed, university‑grade audio description for both general media and complex academic content.
See the difference
Non‑compliant vs. compliant video
Compare the original video with the same content made accessible through audio description.
Standard Audio Description
Non‑Compliant Video
Compliant Video
Extended Audio Description
Non‑Compliant Video
Compliant Video
Pricing
Two Rates. Straightforward Pricing.
We price audio description based on content complexity — not arbitrary package tiers. Most university video content falls into one of two categories, and we've built our rates accordingly.
Media & Events AD
Promotional videos, B‑roll, campus promos, highlight reels, fireside chats, interviews, panels, town halls, and event coverage with light or occasional visuals.
Starting at
$6.65 /min
Designed for video content where the primary job of audio description is to convey scenes, context, and key visual information without over‑describing every shot.
- Human‑reviewed standard audio description track
- Description of key actions, scenes, and visual context
- Speaker identification and changes in multi‑person formats (panels, fireside chats, interviews)
- Coverage of on‑screen names, titles, affiliations, logos, and taglines
- Description of any simple slides, title cards, or on‑screen text
- Ensures blind and low‑vision viewers understand the message, mood, and context of the video
Best for: Marketing and recruitment videos, campus promos, event highlight reels, president's messages, alumni and donor interviews, town halls, panels, fireside chat series, and any video primarily used for web, social, or advancement purposes.
Lecture & Course AD
All course lectures — Brightspace, Echo360, Zoom recordings, YouTube — including slide‑heavy and STEM content.
Starting at
$16.65 /min
Designed for instructional content where audio description must convey complex visual information — slides, diagrams, equations, charts, and on‑screen references — with the precision academic audiences require.
- Lecture‑optimized audio description with slide‑by‑slide visual analysis
- Detailed description of charts, diagrams, graphs, equations, and data visualizations
- Coverage of on‑screen text, labels, lower thirds, and visual call‑outs not verbalized by the instructor
- Accurate handling of STEM, medical, legal, and humanities content across disciplines
- Timing and phrasing tuned for comprehension, not just compliance
- Meets ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA standards for covered instructional content
- Compatible with Brightspace, Echo360, Kaltura, Zoom, YouTube, and Canvas
Best for: Recorded lectures, online course modules, flipped classroom content, continuing education, and any instructional video in your LMS or media library.
Why Quality Matters More Than You Think
Not all audio description is equal — and the difference between compliant AD and defensible AD is significant.
Poorly written or auto‑generated audio description may technically add a track to a video, but it often misses critical visual information, describes the wrong things, uses imprecise language, or creates a fragmented listening experience that fails students with disabilities in practice.
Campus Captions reviews every description for accuracy, timing, and clarity. We don't just add a track — we make sure the video actually works for a blind or low‑vision viewer from start to finish.
Not Sure Which Rate Applies?
If your video is primarily visual — campus life, event coverage, interviews, or short promotional content — it's Media & Events AD.
If your video is primarily instructional — a recorded class, a slide‑driven talk, or any content in your LMS — it's Lecture & Course AD.
Have a video that mixes both? Contact us and we'll assess it and quote accordingly. We don't force complex content into a cheaper tier to win the job.
Ready to get started?
Need a quote for your media library? We typically respond within one business day.
Campus Captions serves public universities subject to ADA Title II and Section 508 obligations. Our audio description work is designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria, including 1.2.5 (Audio Description for Prerecorded) and 1.2.7 (Extended Audio Description for Prerecorded) where applicable.